The IP‑01 is an advanced experimental setup designed to determine the ionisation potential of gases, typically using mercury or noble gases, by studying the relationship between electron energy and current in a vacuum tube or gas-filled tube.

This compact and educational setup helps students understand atomic structure, energy quantization, and electron-atom interactions. The experiment measures the threshold energy required to ionize a gas atom—giving direct insight into one of the fundamental parameters of atomic physics.

The unit comes complete with a power supply, electron tube, control panel with voltage/current meters, and detailed circuit connections. It is ideal for undergraduate laboratories and supports repeatable, clear measurement of the ionisation energy in electron-volts (eV).

Key Features

• Determines ionisation potential of gas atoms

• Includes dedicated power supply, gas discharge/electron tube, and measurement meters

• Helps visualize the energy needed for electron-induced ionisation

• Stable, high-accuracy readings with fine voltage control

• Educational and research-grade build

• Safe and student-friendly operation

Applications

• Study of atomic ionisation energy

• Observation of electron-atom collision effects

• Validation of quantum and atomic models

• Physics lab experiment for B.Sc./M.Sc. students

• Teaching aid for atomic and modern physics courses