🎉 Event
• Starts Jun 24, 6:00PM
High voltage physics

The Royal Institution
11d ago
London
Date and time
Jun 24, 6:00PM - Jun 24, 7:15PM
Location
London
Category
Academia & Research
Topics
Description
Join Prof David Ricketts to explore the amazing world of high voltage science, discovering the secrets behind some powerful machinery including spark generators, ion-powered motors, and even aircraft. David will use demonstrations to explore the developments of this fascinating field of science, from small simple sparks, up to a huge 100,000 Volt display live in the Theatre. We'll explore the wonders of elusive plasma toroids and fountains. And no high voltage talk would be complete without (several) Tesla coils! You'll see meter long sparks illuminating the Theatre as they arc and dance to the musical beat of David's Tesla coil orchestra.
In the tradition of the Ri, this talk will be 100% demonstration and amazement – no slides here. This talk will involve flashing lights, strong electromagnetic fields, and some loud noises.
Price:
- Theatre audience: £16/£10,
- Ri Members or Ri Patrons: £7