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Diffraction Grating Experiment With Hydrogen Source

With 1000 lines/mm Diffraction Grating

For the Diffraction Grating, 1000 lines/mm see Home Science Tool.

In this experiment we demonstrate that a Diffraction Grating can create a spectrum from a source such as a Spectrum Tube. By using a Spectrum Tube Power Supply and a Spectrum Tube for Hydrogen we obtain clear spectral lines. The experiment also shows the geometry with an iPhone taking the photo. Also see the experiment on using Lasers with a Diffraction Grating and the mathematical theory and physics behind obtaining the spectral lines.

For Reference:

Source: https://www.kbcc.cuny.edu/academicdepartments/physci/pl/chm11/documents/HydrogenSpectrum.pdf

The source for the experiment:

Eisco Labs Premium Spectrum Tube Power Supply	Eisco Labs Premium Spectrum Tube - Hydrogen (H), 26cm