Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Theater of Electricity Explore the history of the Van de Graaff Generator, which "was originally used as a research tool in early atom-smashing and high energy X-ray experiments." The site also includes information about the generator's construction, with an animation of how it works and pictures of it producing sparks; of lightning and Benjamin Franklin and his kite; information and images of Tesla Coils; a discussion of lightning, including a safety quiz; resources for teachers; and a video and picture gallery. From the Museum of Science, Boston. http://www.mos.org/sln/toe/ Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *