MIT Physics Demo -- Dipole Antenna
An RF transmitter is connected to a long antenna, emitting radio waves. A dipole antenna with a light bulb between its elements acts as the receiver. When the receiving antenna is parallel to the transmitter, the radio waves are absorbed, creating a current in the antenna and causing the bulb to glow. When perpendicular, no current is created, and the bulb does not glow.
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Do you know where one can find that RF transmitter? We're looking to get one for ourselves.
Posted over 4 years by Anonymous User
would you send me the circuits that you use?
Posted over 3 years by nahuelv
How can i make such an receiving antenna?
please send me the circuit…
Posted over 2 years by sagar