4 Minute ReadIntroduction Many spectral line profiles reported elsewhere on this blog frequently take advantage of a very versatile software package called Spectragryph. The software was developed as a successor to an earlier version for managing and processing spectral data called Spekwin32. Both apps were the creation of Dr. Friedrich Menges who, since 2016, works full time […]
6 Minute ReadIntroduction Here is the emission spectrum of hydrogen gas in a discharge tube recorded at moderate spectral resolution: Fig. 1 The Spectrum of Hydrogen Gas in a Discharge Tube It was obtained, as with many other emission spectra on this blog, by using either a mini Tesla coil (widely available online) or a high voltage
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6 Minute ReadIntroduction Mention the words “chemistry set” to anyone who grew up in the 1950’s and 60’s, and watch their reaction. If they had an interest in science as a child, it is likely that their eyes could well glaze over as they fondly remember their first chemistry set and recount the experiments and fun they
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