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J2 Electrostatic Devices and Applications
This section contains various classical electrostatic machines and demonstrations.
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J2-01: WIMSHURST MACHINE
Generate high electrostatic potentials.
J2-02: KELVIN ELECTROSTATIC GENERATOR
Demonstrate the Kelvin electrostatic generator.
J2-03 VAN DE GRAAFF GENERATOR WITH GROUND SPHERE
Demonstrates the operation of a Van de Graff generator and illustrates electrostatic concepts
J2-11: FRANKLIN'S WHEEL
Demonstrate an electrostatic rotator.
J2-12: FRANKLIN'S WHEEL - AC
Demonstrate Franklin's wheel in a disturbing way.
J2-13 PLASMA MACHINE - EYE OF THE STORM
Demonstrates electrostatic discharge
J2-14 LIGHTNING ROD SIMULATOR
Demonstrates how lightning rods really work
J2-16: ELECTRODELESS DISCHARGE
Demonstrate electrostatic discharge.
J2-17: ELECTRIC WIND
Demonstrate the "electric wind" phenomenon.
J2-31: JACOB'S LADDER
Shows electrical discharge
J2-32: JACOB'S LADDER - PORTABLE
Demonstrate Jacob's ladder.
J2-33: TESLA COIL - PORTABLE
Easy-to-use high-voltage device for use in various demonstrations or just to draw a nice spark.