Conductivity Collection

Magnetic levitation of superconductor
Demonstration of magnetic levitation of one of the new high-temperature superconductors - yttrium- barium- copper oxide (Y-Ba2-Cu3-O7-x)

High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to
537807 High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to radium

Presentation in 1801 of the experiments on the electric battery to the First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte by Volta
CUL4932588 Presentation in 1801 of the experiments on the electric battery to the First Consul Napoleon Bonaparte by Volta (engraving); (add.info.: Volta)

Electrical experiment made on a man by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70
XIR266904 Electrical experiment made on a man by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70) in a physicist cabinet, frontispiece illustration from Essai sur l electricite des corps by Nollet, published 1746

Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century
XSL175264 Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century by French School, (18th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Experimenting with electricity, plate from Essai sur l electricite des corps
619904 Experimenting with electricity, plate from Essai sur l electricite des corps by Abbot Jean Antoine Nollet, detail of animals in cages

Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century
XSL175265 Model of Benjamin Franklin (1706-90) at his table, late 18th century by French School, (18th century); Musee d Art et d Histoire, Saint-Germain-en-Laye

Two instruments to study electricity (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224435 Two instruments to study electricity (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Experiment on frogs by Louis Galvani (1737-98) late 18th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR217898 Experiment on frogs by Louis Galvani (1737-98) late 18th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: experiment on frogs; ); French

Jean Chappe d Auteroche (1722-69) Experimenting with Electricity in 1761, Tobolsk
CHT207875 Jean Chappe d Auteroche (1722-69) Experimenting with Electricity in 1761, Tobolsk, Siberia, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, 1855 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Pauquet

Electrical experiment made on a man by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70
3493764 Electrical experiment made on a man by Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70) in a physicist cabinet, frontispiece illustration from Essai sur l electricite des corps by Nollet, published 1746

Abbe Nollets electricity machine, 1746, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d
STC397184 Abbe Nollets electricity machine, 1746, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957) illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Experiment on frogs, illustration from De viribus electricitatis in motu
XIR217897 Experiment on frogs, illustration from De viribus electricitatis in motu muscumari (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Experiment on frogs, illustration from De viribus electricitatis in motu
XIR232085 Experiment on frogs, illustration from De viribus electricitatis in motu muscumari (engraving) (later colouration) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Electrical discharge of bodies electrified by points, plate from Essai sur l
XIR224432 Electrical discharge of bodies electrified by points, plate from Essai sur l electricite des corps by Abbot Jean Antoine Nollet (1700-70) 1749 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Gobin (18th century)

The Electric Light, Mr Edison (1847-1931) in his Laboratory (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134156 The Electric Light, Mr Edison (1847-1931) in his Laboratory (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Franklins experiment in electricity c. 1746, pub. by Currier and Ives (print)
XND70435 Franklins experiment in electricity c.1746, pub. by Currier and Ives (print) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

NOLLET EXPERIMENT 7
The Abbe Nollet demonstrates the electrical conductivity of the human body to a fashionable Paris audience Date: circa 1750

Leyden jar and Pieter van Musschenbroecks electrical experiment of 1746 (1765). Van Musschenbroeck (1692-1761) attempted to electrify water in bottle as had been done by his pupil Cuneus

High voltage equipment used by Pierre and Marie Curie to investigate the electrical conductivity of air exposed to radium. Engraving published Paris 1904

Replica of Leyden jar, storing electric charge, invented by by Pieter van Musschenbroek, 1746

Testing for conductivity using a battery connected by a lead to a small light bulb, a lead leading from the battery to a knife and a lead from the bulb to the knife

Bulb resting on steel screw, wired to battery, illustrating principle of electric conductivity

Circuit created using battery, wires, crocodile clips, bulb, metal fork, with scissors, pencil, screwdriver as test material

A simple electronic circuit used to detect the presence of water, consisting of a battery, three way connector, copper electrodes immersed in water, resistor, light bulb and transistor

Graphene conductivity, conceptual image C013 / 8897
Graphene conductivity, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a graphene sheet with electricity (yellow) passing through it. Graphene is a single layer of graphite

Electrical wires

Ice cubes melting on glass

Hydrogen conductivity, 19th century
Hydrogen conductivity experiment. Electrical current (wires at bottom) is being passed through a platinum wire connecting two electrodes. In air the platinum wire glows due to resistance

Thermal conduction of hydrogen, artwork
Thermal conduction of hydrogen. 19th Century artwork of apparatus used to measure the thermal conductance of hydrogen gas. Hydrogen has the highest thermal conductivity of any gas

Electrical effect, computer artwork

Oceanography research. Niskin bottle container being lowered into the sea. This measuring device collects water samples from different depths of the ocean

High temperature superconductor. Molecular model of part of the high temperature superconductor, YBCO-6. Superconductors transmit electrical current without any electrical resistance

Superconductor. Molecular model of the crystal structure of magnesium diboride (MgB2), a new super-conductor. Red spheres represent magnesium atoms and purple represent boron atoms

Nollet Experiment 6
The Abbe Nollet demonstrates the electrical conductivity of the human body, at the College de Navarre, Paris

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"Unleashing the Power of Conductivity: A Journey through Electrical Experiments and Discoveries" Step into the world of conductivity, where magnetic levitation defies gravity and superconductors revolutionize transportation. Witness the remarkable experiments that shaped our understanding of electricity. In the 18th century, Abbe Jean Antoine Nollet mesmerized audiences with his electrical experiment on a man. Sparks flew as currents coursed through their bodies, unraveling the mysteries of conductivity. Benjamin Franklin, an iconic figure at his table, delved into electrical exploration during this era. Essai sur l'électricité des corps showcased captivating illustrations capturing scientists experimenting with electricity. Two instruments meticulously studied its properties in intricate detail. Louis Galvani's groundbreaking research on frogs unveiled a new realm of possibilities for conductivity. His engraving immortalizes this pivotal moment when nature intertwined with science to reveal electrifying truths. Jean Chappe d'Auteroche ventured further into uncharted territories in Tobolsk in 1761. Experimenting fearlessly with electricity, he pushed boundaries and expanded our knowledge base. Abbe Nollet's ingenious creation, the electricity machine from 1746 replicated by Boris Mestchersky, demonstrated how conductive materials could be harnessed for practical applications. The pages of De viribus electricitatis in motu come alive as frogs take center stage once again. These illustrations capture moments frozen in time—experiments that propelled us forward on our quest to understand conductivity fully. From magnetic levitation to electrifying experiments on living beings, these glimpses into history remind us how far we have come in harnessing the power of conductivity. As we continue to explore its potential today and beyond, let us never forget those who paved the way for our electrified future.