EFFECT OF LIGHT ON CRYSTALS
‘The, effect of light on crystal detectors is very curious, though noc more so than the characteristic detecting action of the crystal itself, which has never been satisfactorily explained. Most crystals will work better if strong light, such as sunlight focused by means of a lens, be allowed to fall upon them. The light from a tungsten lamp may similarly be used. Galena behayes in this way, and so do most samples of pytites. Carborundum and tellurium mixtures, on the other hand, do not seem to be affected by light. ‘There is liere a very interesting field for experijinent by the enthusiastic amateur.
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Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 5, 19 August 1927, Page 13
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108EFFECT OF LIGHT ON CRYSTALS Radio Record, Volume I, Issue 5, 19 August 1927, Page 13
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