Physics Lab Equipment

LEAI-47 Determining Specific Charge of Electron - Advanced Model

LEAI-47 Determining Specific Charge of Electron - Advanced Model

Features

  • Complete apparatus

  • Compact, stable, and affordable

  • Demonstrates electron motion in electromagnetic field

  • Measures e/m and geomagnetic component








Introduction


The LEAI-47 experiment apparatus is designed to accurately measure the specific charge of an electron (i.e., the electron charge-to-mass ratio ( e/m)) and to demonstrate the motion properties of an electron beam in both electric and magnetic fields. Additionally, it is capable of measuring the geomagnetic component. This apparatus is ideal for advanced teaching in physics laboratories at colleges and universities. 


The LEAI-47 offers a more advanced setup compared to its basic model, providing enhanced precision and additional features to support more complex experiments in modern physics. These features are particularly useful for demonstrating fundamental electron behavior and calculating the specific charge of an electron. This apparatus has the following advantages:


1. Three digital voltmeters for displaying various voltages independently.

2. All parts enclosed in a solid suitcase for convenient maintenance.

3. Three times of electron beam focusing, namely electron spiral motion ≥ 6π.

 

Using this apparatus, the following experiments can be performed:

 

1. Quantitatively measure the rules of electron movement in both electric and magnetic field.

    a) Electrical deflection: electron + transversal electric field

    b) Electrical focusing: electron + longitudinal electric field

    c) Magnetic deflection: electron + transversal magnetic field

    d) Spiral motion magnetic focusing: electron + longitudinal magnetic field

2. Determine e/m ratio of an electron and verify the polar coordinate equation of electron spiral motion.

3. Measure geomagnetic component.


The instruction manual contains comprehensive materials including experimental configurations, principles, step-by-step instructions and some experimental results. Please click Experiment Theory and Contents to find more information about this apparatus.

 

Specifications

DescriptionSpecifications
Filamentvoltage 6.3 VAC; current 0.15 A
High voltage UA2600 ~ 1000 V
Deflecting voltage-55 ~ 55 V
Grid voltage UA10 ~ 240 V
Control grid voltage UG0 ~ 50 V
magnetization current

0 - 2.4 A

Solenoid parameters
Longitudinal coil (long)length: 205 mm; inner dia: 90 mm; outer dia: 95 mm; number of turns: 1160
Transversal coil (small)length: 20 mm; inner dia: 60 mm; outer dia: 65 mm; number of turns: 380
Digital meters3-1/2 digits
Sensitivity of electrical deflectionY: ≥0.38 mm/V; X:  ≥0.25 mm/V
Sensitivity of magnetic deflectionY: ≥0.08 mm/mA
e/m measurement error≤5.0%


Parts List

DescriptionQty
Main unit1
CRT1
Long coil (solenoid coil)1
Small coil (deflection coil)2
Division screen1
Cable2
Instructional manual1

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Schematic diagram of CRT

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Schematic diagram of front panel

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Spiral trace of electron in magnetic field


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