Franck-Hertz Apparatus

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Observe excitation transitions of electrons in argon. Designed for advanced or college-level physics to demonstrate the existence of quantized states. Argon tube eliminates tube heating and reduces experiment time. Record the data manually or export to an oscilloscope or computer display. Compact unit includes argon tube, power supplies, amplifier, and instructions in 1 box. The instruction manual contains sample activities and sample data. Needed but not supplied: an oscilloscope or computer.

The Franck-Hertz tube in this instrument is a tetrode filled with argon.

Specifications:
Voltages Supplied to the Franck-Hertz Tube:
U_G1K: 1.3 to ~5 V
U_G2A (rejecting voltage): 1.3 to ~15 V
U_G2K (point-measure observe): 0 to ~100 V
U_H (filament voltage, AC): 3, 3.5, 4, 4.5, 5, 5.5, and 6.3-V AC
Sawtooth Scan for Oscilloscope: 0 to ~50 V
Parameters of the Sawtooth Signal:
Scanning Voltage at Tube: 0 to ~50 V
Scanning Frequency: 115 Hz, ± 20 Hz
Scanning Output Amplitude to Oscilloscope: ≤1 V
Low-Current Measuring Ranges: 10^-9 to ~10^-6 A, in 4 steps
Number of Observable Peaks in Spectrum:
Point–by-Point Measurement: >5
Automatic Observation on Oscilloscope: >2
Operating Conditions:
Ambient Temperature: –10 to ~40° C
Relative Humidity: ≤85% (at 40° C)
Operating Power: 110-V AC ±10%, 60 Hz
Preheating Time: ≤5 min
Continuous Operating Time: 8 hr
Rated Input Power: ≤15 W
Dimensions: 400 x 230 x 130 mm