Crookes' Radiometer, 1872-1879

Radiometer used to illustrate Sir William Crookes' researches on the radiation of heat in high vacua: contains pith bar with mirror attached in vacuo (blackened end is repelled when flame is brought near), 1872-79.

Collection

Science Museum

Inventory Number

2987399

Title

Crookes' Radiometer, 1872-1879

Object Type

PhysicalObject

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