Apparatus of Millikan’s Experiment Basic Model

This Millikan Oil Drop experiment system is designed to accurately determine the elementary electronic charge by observing the motion of charged oil droplets in a uniform electric field. The system incorporates a CCD observation and display unit for precise measurement, programmable electronic switching for improved reliability, and provisions for computer-based data acquisition and digital laboratory applications. Physics Lab Experiments from Atico Exports.

Average Relative Error :

• ≤3%

Electrode Plate Separation :

• 5.00 ± 0.01 mm

CCD Observing Microscope :

• Magnification: 50×
• Focal Length: 66 mm
• Linear Field of View: 4.5 mm

Working Voltage and Timer :

• Voltage Range: 0–500 V
• Voltage Accuracy: ±1 V
• Timer Range: 0–99.9 s
• Timer Accuracy: ±0.1 s

CCD Electronic Display System :

• Linear Field of View: 4.5 mm
• Image Sensor Resolution: 537 (H) × 597 (V) pixels
• Sensitivity: 0.05 Lux
• Horizontal Resolution: 410 TV Lines
• Monitor Size: 10 inch
• Monitor Center Resolution: 800 TV Lines
• Scale Mark Equivalent: 2.00 ± 0.01 mm (calibrated using a standard 2.000 ± 0.004 mm scale block)
• Continuous Oil Drop Tracking Time: Greater than 2 hours

• Compatible with an optional graphics card and software for real-time image acquisition and data collection.
• Uses programmable electronic switches for improved operational reliability.
• Designed for easy integration into digital physics laboratories and computer-based experimentation.