Du Bois induction coil

Emil du Bois-Reymond

Museo della Radiologia
Palermo, Italy

This device, invented by Emil Du Bois-Raymond (1818-1896), is an induction coil used to produce variable intensity electrical energy. It is composed of a wooden rectangular base with two coils: a fixed coil and a movable coil. Moving the second coil at a considerable distance from the fixed one, it was possible diversify the intensity of the electrical discharge.

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Title: Du Bois induction coil
Creator: Emil Heinrich Du Bois - Reymond
Provenance: Institute of General Pathology, University of Palermo
Rights: All rights reserved
External Link: Museum of Radiology, University of Palermo, IT
Medium: Wood, steel, copper

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