A Close Look at Charge Deposition from a Pulsed Tesla Coil System
| Scientific Paper | |
|---|---|
| Title | A Close Look at Charge Deposition from a Pulsed Tesla Coil System |
| Author(s) | Richard L Hull, Scott Fusare |
| Keywords | charge deposition, electrometers, false indications, instrumentation, high-voltage readings, hydrogen thyratron, Lindemann electrometer, longitudinal electrostatic waves, wiggle wand |
| Published | 2002 |
| Journal | Electric Spacecraft Journal |
| Number | 35 |
| Pages | 20-26 |
Abstract
Results of a prior experiment and its conclusions are re-examined by two researchers. Charge deposition on isolated capacities due to rapid discharge of ?non-sparking? Tesla coils is tested a second time using a number of different techniques and instruments. This new, joint effort contradicts the prior work. Explanations are given as to why the prior conclusions were found to be in error.