Vacuums, Vacuum Pumps,

and Vacuum Chambers.

Introduction:
• A vacuum is a space devoid of matter.
• The pressure is so low that any particles in the space do
not affect any processes being carried on there.
• This space can be created using a vacuum pump or
chamber.
• These both suck air out of a jar, box, etc.
• The biggest one is located in Ohio at the NASA Research
Center.
• Measures 100 feet in diameter and 122 feet tall.
Outer Space:
• Space is a near perfect vacuum.
• Since there is no air to scatter light, it appears
black to the human eye.
• Spacecrafts are designed taking this into
consideration.
• Spacecrafts use this to their advantage.
• Although this can also be a detriment.
History
A timeline of the important events in accordance to the discovery of vacuums.

1st Event 2nd Event 3rd Event 4th Event

Ancient Greece Scientific Revelation 18th and 19th Centuries Industrial Revolution

Democritus and Aristotle Evangelista Torricelli and Blaise Robert Boyle and Joseph With the industrial revolution,
argued the existence of a Pascal conducted experiments. Priestley made significant the development of vacuum
vacuum. Led to a better understanding. contributions to the study of pumps became possible,
gases and vacuums. allowing scientists and
engineers to create more
controlled vacuums.
Key Uses
These are some uses of vacuums in the modern world.

Scientific Research Industrial Applications Space Exploration

Vacuums have been crucial in Vacuum technology is extensively The vacuum of space is a fundamental
scientific experiments. used in various industrial processes. aspect of space exploration.
Here you can see what happens to
• Marshmallows
• Water (Room Temperature)
• Ballon (Partially Filled)
Under Vacuum Conditions:
How to create a Vacuum
Pump
• Every Vacuum Chamber is made almost the same way.
• First create a syringe-like contraption, taking out air, but
not letting it in.
• Attach it to the hole in a jar, box etc.
• Add anything in the jar, and observe the effects.
 Conclusion

As we conclude, it's evident that these technologies are not just

fundamental principles but vital tools shaping the forefront of
science and technology, opening doors to endless possibilities
and discoveries.
 Questions & Answers

• What is a vacuum?
• Where did the discovery of a vacuum originate?
• What happens to Marshmallows and Water in
vacuum chamber conditions?
• What are some of the key uses of vacuums?
Thank You.