Diffraction grating

Description

Diffraction grating, 5 1/16 inch, on speculum in wood frame, in wooden box, ruled by Theodore Schneider on Henry Rowland's engine, Baltimore, USA, 1883 - the surface of the grating must NEVER be touched, not even with gloves

Museum reference

T.2012.86

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Diffraction grating

Production information

Schneider, Theodore, 1883 - 1897 (fl.), Ruled by
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, North America
Rowland, Henry Augustus, Professor, 1848 - 1901, Maker of engine
Baltimore, Maryland, USA, North America

Date

1883

Materials

Speculum, Wood

Exhibitions

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