Re: Interesting bit of info on spark gaps and UV

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• Subject: Re: Interesting bit of info on spark gaps and UV
• From: Jim Lux <jimlux-at-jpl.nasa.gov> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1998 11:18:21 -0700
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

Tesla List wrote:
> 
> Original Poster: "Gregory R. Hunter" <ghunter-at-enterprise-dot-net>
> 
> "Sounds interesting - how about a small sync motor with a disk on the
> shaft.  A hole in the disk allows UV from a carbon arc to pass through
> the disk at the appropriate instant fall onto the gap element!  That
> would be easy to build! (and it might even work)
> 
> -Bill
> "
> 
> This really is an interesting idea.  Can anyone list the various possible
> sources of UV light suitable for this triggered spark gap application (arc
> lamps, etc.)?  I'm seeking practical, compact, and affordable light
> sources--no UV lasers please.
> 
> Greg
Try he small germicidal UV bulbs used for sterilization and for erasing
EPROM's would do. Shortwave UV (lots of energy per photon). Cheap, etc. 
I have a little prom eraser with one in it that cost less than $20.
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