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Figure 8. Schematic diagram of the differential accelerometer used in
Thieberger's experiment. A precisely balanced hollow copper sphere
(a) floats in a copper-lined tank (b) filled with distilled water
(c). The sphere can be viewed through windows (d) and (e) by means of
a television camera (f). The multiple-pane window (e) is provided with
a transparent x-y coordinate grid for position determination on top
with a fine copper mesh (g) on the bottom. The sphere is illuminated
for one second per hour by four lamps (h) provided with infrared
filters (i). Constant temperature is maintained by mea ns of a
thermostatically controlled copper shield (j) surrounded by a wooden
box lined with Styrofoam insulation (m). The Mumetal shield (k) reduces
possible effects du e to magnetic field gradients and four circular
coils (l) are used for positioning the sphere through forces due to
ac-produced eddy currents, and for dc tests. From Thieberger (1987).
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