Heating Copper Wire

Tuesday, March 18th, 2008 at 9:17:23 AM · Photo Archive/2008/caltech_metal

A copper wire is being heated in a furnace, creating a glowing coil of spiral smoke pipe. The light and heat emanating from the machine creates an almost mesmerizing effect, with the handrail and rotor in the background adding to the industrial feel. (Tags: Coil, Spiral, Smoke Pipe, Light, Rotor, Machine, Handrail)