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Glow Discharge Optical Emission Spectroscopy and Spectrometry
Glow Discharge Spectroscopy (GDS) provides a rapid, direct bulk analysis and depth profiling analysis of solids: metals, powders, polymers, glasses and ceramics. Glow Discharge Optical Emission ...
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Sam's Fluorescent Lamp FAQ
Fluorescent lamps are a type of gas discharge tube similar to neon signs. A pair of electrodes, one at each end - are sealed along with a drop of mercury and some inert gases (usually argon) at very ...
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Van De Graaff Generator
Voltages of hundreds of thousands of volts can be generated with a demonstration model Van de Graaff generator. Though startling, discharges from the Van de Graaff do not represent a serious shock ...
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Lightning
Models for the charge buildup which leads to lightning discharges suggest a buildup of a strong negative charge layer near the bottom of the cloud and the formation of a positive ground shadow
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Spectra of Gas Discharges
A simple selection of images of emission spectra from various elements. The images are high quality and "important" elements such as H, He and Na are included.
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