Wimshurst Machine
- A rapid sequence of sparks can be generated by lowering the system’s capacitance.
- The discs are supported in two rigid upright supports, rotating in opposite directions with a hand crank.
- Substantial opposite charges which are deposited in the capacitors and on metal spheres.
- Consists of two high resistance plastic disks of diameter 25mm approximately, with equally spaced metal sectors.
- Provided with a system of induced charge collecting brushes, adjustable ball-ended electrodes and cylindrical Leyden jar capacitors for obtaining higher potential.
- Mounted on insulated wooden base.