The ISU Society of Physics Students has constructed a Tesla coil and will demonstrate it as part of the presentation. The coil produces 250 kilovolts of power and can generate impressive arcs of eight to 12 inches in length, producing effects like St. Elmo s Fire. Students in the society are building it in conjunction with the ISU Centennial, and we are donating it to the physics department as the legacy of the students in the society who were here for the Centennial. The event is free and open to the public, but donations to the ISU Society of Physics Students will be gratefully accepted.
Children are welcome to attend.