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Measurement of e/m for Electrons

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Repeat the classic experiment of J.J Thomson which gave the first direct evidence for the existence of electrons. Deflection of an electron beam in the magnetic field of Helmholtz coils gives an accurate determination of e/m.
Picture of an electron beam, inside the tube show above, deflected by the magnetic field.

Last Updated: 07/10/01