Simulation of the Millikan Experiment: Schwebemethode
Introduction
The purpose of this exploration is to become familiar with the simulation of a simplified Millikan experiment using the Schwebemethode, or floating method.
The Millikan Experiment
In the Millikan experiment, researchers measure the charge on an electron by observing the motion of a charged oil droplet in an electric field. The simulation we will use is a simplified version of this experiment.
The Schwebemethode
The Schwebemethode is a technique used in the Millikan experiment to determine the charge on an electron. In this method, an oil droplet is suspended in an electric field and the voltage required to keep the droplet floating is measured. The charge on the droplet can then be calculated from this voltage.
The Simulation
The simulation we will use to explore the Schwebemethode is a simplified version of the actual experiment. In the simulation, we will:
- Set the initial conditions of the oil droplet, including its charge, radius, and density.
- Apply an electric field to the droplet.
- Observe the motion of the droplet.
- Calculate the charge on the droplet from the voltage required to keep it floating.
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