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Re: Questions about oscillating frequency



> Original Poster: Brent Caldwell  < StretchMonster -at- juno-dot-com>
> 
> 
> A question for all:
> 
>     Among the copius literature I have read about tesla coils, I have read
> that the secondary coil is supposed to oscillate at 4 times the frequency
> of the primary.  I have also seen that the secondary is supposed to
> oscillate at 1/4 the frequency of the primary.  Furthermore, I have heard
> many people say they have disproven  both theories mentioned above.  
> 
> My questions are the following: 
> 
> 1.)  At what relative frequency does the secondary oscillate?  

The same.
 
> 2.)  If they do oscillate at the same fequency, then why is it not good
> to have a tight       magnetic coupling between the primary and secondary
> coils?

The tighter the coupling, the less the clearance between the 
business end of the secondary and the primary. 

> Anyone with any information regarding either of these is welcome to
> resopond.  I am also particularly interested in actual measurements taken
> of the oscillating frequencies regarding the above questions.

I've found it doesn't work any other way. 1/4 frequency 
shouldn't be confused with 1/4 wavelength.

Malcolm