Re: Influence machine

[Gary Karshner <karshner@stmarytx.edu>]

Tom,
> My question to the List is this:  What is an "influence machine"?
        According to Pointig and Thomson, Influence machines are
eletrostatic generators that use induction rather friction to generate
"source of electrifaction." The most common example is the Wimshurst
machine. X-ray's in this period were usually generated using induction coils
because they can supply higher currents, but for what Rutherford was doing
these were not needed.
        I hope this helps.

Gary

Gary Karshner

St. Mary's University
San Antonio, Texas
KARSHNER@STMARYTX.EDU