Welcome to TUOPEEK
Electronics & Electrical Experiments
Tuopeek is a collection of items and experiments inspired by a fascination with Physics and Electricity. Many features here involve high voltages, high-vacuum environments and various forms of radiation. The name "TUOPEEK" links curiosity with caution, hinting at both the allure and hazards within.
The pictures on this page — along with the buttons and dropdown menus — are interactive links to the items showcased on the site. The Media links take you to other TUOPEEK-related activities. Most pages have been updated for improved mobile compatibility, although some legacy pages remain accessible via the dropdown selector. Note: Old pages may not work properly with all mobile devices.
(1) Neon 'beehive' lamp: - This early lamp uses neon gas at low pressure to emit its distinctive red glow. Discharge lamps have evolved from Geissler tubes to High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting. Gas discharge applications include neon signs, fluorescent tubes, Nixi indicator tubes, industrial lighting, and specialized spectral lamps. (Click on the picture for more on discharge lamps.)
(2) Vacuum Tubes: - Explore electronic tubes ranging from radio valves and X-ray tubes to specialized varieties without hot cathodes or complete vacuums. An operating hydrogen Thyratron is shown here.
(3) High Voltage Equipment: - This section covers high-voltage power sources and supplies, including Tesla Coils. -Image shows a modern plastic insulator as used on distribution networks.
(4) Computer electronics: - Discover components, historical context, memory systems, and other aspects of low-voltage digital electronics. Featured image: close-up of an old HDD head on a ferromagnetic disk surface.
(5) Cathode ray tubes (CRTs): - Although now obsolete, CRTs were in use and under development for nearly 100 years. They evolved into highly precise devices over time and remain a captivating gateway to understanding particle accelerators. Displayed image shows internal parts of a colour CRT.
