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Atomic and Nuclear Physics

Physics
Introductory experiments
Leaflets P6.1.4.2
Planck’s constant

Determining Planck’s constant

- Separation of wavelengths
with a straight-view prism on
the optical bench

Objects of the experiment

 The wavelengths of the light are dispersed using a direct-vision prism.
 The opposing voltage U is tapped from a DC voltage source via a voltage divider, and varied until the anode current is
compensated precisely to zero.
 Conducting sensitive measurements of the anode current.

Setup Apparatus
1 Photocell for determining h ............................. 558 77
1 Holder for photocell......................................... 558 791
1 Optical bench, standard cross section 0.5 m .. 460 335
1 Optical bench, standard cross section 1 m ..... 460 32
1 Swivel joint with circular scale......................... 460 341
2 Optics rider 60/50............................................ 460 373
4 Optics rider 90/50............................................ 460 374
1 Tilting rider 90/50 ............................................ 460 382
1 Lens in frame f = +50 mm ............................... 460 02
1 Lens in frame f = +150 mm ............................. 460 08
1 Set of 2 slit diaphragms .................................. 461 62
1 Holder with spring clips ................................... 460 22
1 Adjustable slit.................................................. 460 14
1 Projection objective......................................... 460 13
1 Direct vision prism........................................... 466 05
1 Holder for direct vision prism .......................... 466 04
1 High pressure mercury lamp ........................... 451 15
1 Power Supply unit for Mercury Lamp .............. 451 195
1 I Measuring amplifier D ................................... 532 00
2 Multimeter LDanalog 20.................................. 531 120
2 Connecting lead 19 A, 50 cm, red/blue, pair ... 501 45
1 Connecting lead 19 A, 100 cm, black.............. 500 444

Adjustment of the countervoltage

1 Plug-in board DIN A4, STE ............................. 576 74
3 Monocell holder STE 2/50............................... 576 86
1 Battery 1.5 V (D), set of 5 ............................... 685 48ET5
1 Potentiometer 1 kOhm, 10-turn, STE 4/50...... 577 93
1 Toggle switch STE 2/19 .................................. 579 13
1 Bridging plugs STE 2/19, set of 10.................. 501 48
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Alternative:
1 AC/DC Power supply 0 - 12 V......................... 521 49

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