Experiment Collection (page 49)

Magnetic field of a solenoid. Solenoid (centre) and iron filings (black) marking the field lines of its magnetic field. A solenoid is simply a coil of electrical wire

Wave diffraction experiment. Waves in a ripple tank passing through an aperture, demonstrating the principle of diffraction. Plane waves are generated on the surface of the water at bottom

Newtons colour disc. Image 1 of 2. This piece of apparatus is used to demonstrate colour mixing. The disc is spun and, if the speed of rotation is fast enough

ALICE detector magnets during construction. ALICE is " A Large Ion Collider Experiment" for the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), CERN (the European particle physics laboratory) near Geneva

Particle physics experiment. Researcher preparing an experiment involving a cryogenic electron beam ionizer (KRION) at the high-energy laboratory of the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research (JINR)

Phototropism. Fuchsia plant (Fuchsia sp.) growing to the left towards a light source. This kind of directional plant growth in response to light is regulated by photoreceptors and plant hormones

Thin film interference on soap film. Bands of colour are created by white light shining on a film of soap. Some of the light reflects off the surface of the film

Diffraction experiment equipment. This is a set of narrow, closely spaced slits called Youngs Double Slits (YDS). The YDS experiment involves passing monochromatic light through these slits

Longitudinal wave in a spring. The wave motion is parallel to the direction of travel, with regions alternating between compression (lower centre) and expansion (upper centre) as the wave passes

Measuring specific heat capacity. Apparatus set up to measure the specific heat capacity of aluminium. An electrical heater (white cylinder), is sitting on top of a piece of aluminium metal

Bent electron beam. Electron beam (bright blue) that has been bent into a circle by an magnetic field

Safety pins with a magnet
Magnetism. Safety pins, which are made of steel, being attracted to a bar magnet. The magnetic field of the magnet induces a small magnetic field in the steel pins

Global carbon dioxide transport, 2008. Map showing the global variation in atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in July 2008

Global tropospheric methane, 2005. Map showing the global variation of the greenhouse gas methane in the troposphere in August 2005

Sea surface density, global map. The density of the surface water of the worlds oceans is calculated from measurements of temperature and salinity

Justis superconductivity experiment. Experimental equipment used in superconductivity research by the electrochemist Eduard Justi. The experiment was carried out in Berlin, Germany, in 1941

Capillary action of mercury in glass tubes. This shows mercury sinking in a narrow glass tube, relative to a wider glass tube

Weight in air and water, image 1 of 2. This mass is hanging from a newtonmeter, which shows that it has a weight of 5.5 newtons (equivalent to a mass of 0.56 kilograms)

Capillary action of water in glass tubes. This shows water rising in a narrow glass tube, relative to a wider glass tube. For mercury sinking relative to the outside level of mercury

Weight in air and water, image 2 of 2. This 0.56 kilogram mass is surrounded by water. It is hanging from a newtonmeter, which shows that it has a weight of 3.5 newtons

Resonance experiment. Bartons pendulums, used to demonstrate coupling and resonance. At far left is a heavy pendulum, called the driver pendulum

Compressed spring. Image 3 of 3. This spring is being used for a demonstration of Hookes Law. Hookes Law states that, up to an elastic limit

Optical activity. Image 1 of 2. Optical activity of fructose demonstrated by using polarized light. Optically active compounds rotate light waves that pass through them

Uncompressed spring. Image 1 of 3. This spring will be used for a demonstration of Hookes Law. Hookes Law states that, up to an elastic limit

Diffusion in agar
Diffusion. Image 1 of 2. Crystal of potassium dichromate (orange) in a petri dish containing agar gel. Over time, the crystal dissolves, spreading out to colour the entire dish

Boyles Law demonstration. Apparatus used to test Boyles Law, one of the Gas Laws. Boyles Law (first proposed by Robert Boyle in 1662) states that for a fixed mass of gas at a fixed temperature

Can evacuated by vacuum pump. Image 2 of 2. An oil can is attached to a vacuum pump. The pump has removed air from the can

Friction demonstration materials. Collection of different materials that will be used as part of a classroom demonstration of friction

Can about to be evacuated. Image 1 of 2. An oil can is attached to a vacuum pump. When the pump is switched on it will remove air from the can

Friction demonstration, image 2 of 2
Friction demonstration. Image 2 of 2. The wooden slab and one kilogram mass are being pulled over a smooth wooden table by a newtonmeter

Magnesium oxide

Standing wave on a vibrating string. This is a stationary transverse wave. The two ends are held stationary as the string is rapidly moved from side to side

Equipment for superluminal microwaves
MODEL RELEASED. Superluminal transmission. View of a technician sending information faster than light (superluminal transmission)

Faster-than-light experiment
MODEL RELEASED. Faster than light experiment. View of professor Gunter Nimtz and the equipment he used to send information faster than light. Nimtz works at the University of Cologne, Germany

Alchemist workshop, 16th century woodcut
Alchemist workshop. Coloured 16th century woodcut by Hans Weiditz. This is titled of the great folly of alchemists and shows a caricatured scene of two alchemists in their untidy workshop

Baird inventing his television, 1920s
Baird inventing his television. Coloured photograph of the Scottish engineer John Logie Baird (1888-1946) constructing one of his early television systems

PREV2A-00091
Leyden jar experiment with which Benjamin Franklin showed that a spark generates heat. Hand-colored woodcut

WA, Arlington, Arlington Fly-in, World War II military show

NPL Wind Tunnel Experiment
NPL wind tunnel experiments with a model LNER locomotive. Date: 1932

An experimental monoplane

An experimental Glider

Science classroom, South Wales coalfield
A Science classroom in a school connected to a South Wales coalfield. A schoolteacher supervises a group of well behaved boys who are taking part in various chemical experiments

Bound To Draw
Another well thought out experiment in self dentistry. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the Estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/ILN/Mary Evans

Machine for testing wagon springs
The Worlds First Railway Laboratory was set up at Crewe in 1864. One hundred years later, the Duke of Edinburgh opened new engineering research laboratories at Derby

Double photograph of the test counterpoise table
Undated double photograph (ie, two copies of the same picture on one photograph) of the counterpoise table used in Rudi Schneider sances

Undated automatic photograph of a handkerchief leaving a table at a Rudi Schneider sance. This is one of series of photographs documenting Harry Prices investigations into the mediumistic abilities

Photograph of the infra-red cage at the National Laborator
Photograph of the infra-red " cage" at the National Laboratory of Psychical Research, used during the Rudi Schneider experiments, 1932

Teleplasmic hand holding basket at a seance
Photograph of a reconstruction of one of the teleplasmic " hands" or pseudopods, often witnessed at the Rudi Schneider sances, 1929

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"Unleashing the Power of Curiosity: A Journey through Experiments" Embarking on a voyage of discovery, Joseph Wright's "The Orrery" sets the stage for our exploration into the realm of experiments. From proton collisions in 1797 to the monumental Higgs boson event captured by ATLAS detector C013 / 6892, we delve deep into the mysteries of particle physics. In William Heath Robinson's "Bound to Draw, " innovation takes center stage as ingenious contraptions push boundaries and challenge conventional wisdom. The Airpump by Joseph Wright showcases scientific curiosity at its peak, revealing humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge. Fast forward to 1955 when the new R. A. F. Centrifuge revolutionized aviation research, propelling us closer to understanding human limits in extreme conditions. Meanwhile, the mass spectrometer in 1954 opened doors to unraveling elemental secrets hidden within matter. Witnessing Wilbur and Orville Wright with Flyer II at Huffman Prairie reminds us that every experiment starts with a dream and determination. Their groundbreaking achievements paved the way for modern aviation as we know it today. From magnetic repulsion experiments sparking intrigue to captivating artwork depicting particle physics wonders, each endeavor fuels our insatiable thirst for answers. Lead ion collisions propel us further into uncharted territories while bolts of electricity discharge in Nikola Tesla's lab electrify our imaginations, and are not merely confined within laboratory walls; they transcend boundaries and ignite sparks of ingenuity across time and space. They embody humanity's unwavering quest for understanding nature’s deepest secrets – an eternal dance between curiosity and knowledge-seeking. So let us embrace these glimpses into experimentation – windows into worlds unknown – where scientists dare to ask questions that shape our collective future. For it is through these bold endeavors that we unlock new frontiers, forever pushing beyond what was once deemed impossible.