Magnetic Deflection of an Electron Beam I

From UO Physics Demonstration Catalog

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Description:

The beam from an electron gun can be deflected by the field of a bar magnet. The beam is intercepted by an angled phosphorous coated screen (with grid) which glows to show the path of the beam.

Location:

  • Cathode Ray Apparatus: Shelf L-2
  • High Voltage Supply: Shelf K-3
  • Bar magnets: Drawers 71 and 72