Tesla Violet Wand
The Handheld Tesla Coil or Violet Wand (Oudin Coil): High-Voltage in Your Palm
Experience the raw power of a laboratory-grade experiment in a portable, ergonomic format. The Handheld Tesla Coil or Violet Wand, also known as an Oudin Coil, delivers the "big wow" factor of a classic Tesla unit without the bulk of a tabletop device. Designed for educators, history buffs, and science enthusiasts, this handheld wand makes the invisible forces of electric fields, ionization, and wireless energy transfer instantly visible and captivating.
A Legacy of Innovation and Electrotherapy
While Nikola Tesla famously promoted the medical use of the electromagnetic spectrum, suggesting that various voltages could treat a range of conditions, he never commercialized a medical device himself.
However, his work paved the way for a movement:
The Birth of the Violet Ray: In an era where physicians and "hucksters" alike were experimenting with electrotherapy, the market was primed for a handheld solution.
Refining the Design: French electrophysiologist Jacques-Arsène d’Arsonval first modified Tesla’s design to increase safety for human interaction.
The Oudin Connection: In 1893, French researcher Paul Marie Oudin crafted the first working prototype of what we now recognize as the "Violet Ray" machine. By 1897, Frederick Strong developed the American version, cementing the device's place in scientific history.
Command the Spark: Portability Meets Power
Dramatic 3-Inch Arcs: Despite its compact size, this unit produces impressive, adjustable sparks up to 3 inches long, providing a high-impact demonstration of high-voltage electricity.
Precision Voltage Control: Featuring a variable output dial, you can adjust the potential from $20,000$ to $48,000$ Volts. This allows you to calibrate the intensity to match your specific demo—from subtle gas ionization to powerful plasma discharges.
Momentary Safety Switch: Designed for intentional and controlled use, the handle features a momentary on/off trigger. This ensures the device is active only when you need it, enabling brief, professional demonstrations.
Versatile "Wireless" Demos
The Oudin Coil acts as a high-potential source that brings complex physics concepts to life:
Wireless Energy Transfer: Harness the high-frequency field to light neon wands, spectrum tubes, or fluorescent bulbs from a distance—no direct contact or wires required.
Ionization & Plasma: Watch as the air becomes a conductor, creating beautiful violet streamers that visualize the fourth state of matter.
Historical Science: Perfect for discussing the evolution of electrotherapy and the history of 19th-century medical physics.
Technical Specifications
Input Power: 120\V 60\Hz
Current Draw: 0.35\Amps
Output Voltage: Variable 20\kV – 48\kV
Design: Sleek, handheld wand with integrated safety switch and adjustable dial.
Safety Warning: This device generates significantly high-frequency electromagnetic fields.
Keep all sensitive electronic equipment (computers, smartphones, tablets) at a safe distance.
Strictly prohibited for use by individuals with pacemakers or other medical implants.
