Arc length vs pwr

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• Subject: Arc length vs pwr
• From: "G.E. Leyh" <leyh-at-ix-dot-netcom-dot-com>
• Date: Mon, 02 Sep 1996 13:51:48 +0000

Hi All,

I am trying to compile a list of data points regarding the
relationship of output arc length to coil input power.  I 
would like to get data on as many different coil systems as
possible.  If you have made reasonably accurate measurements
of these parameters on your coil, I would very much appreciate
your input.  I am trying to come up with a physics model of
the enigmatic tesla coil arc, and need a varied selection of 
empirical data points to help verify the model.  After compiling
the data, I will publish the results here.

The most important parameters for this study are:
Total AC input power (watts)
Output arc length (inches)
Gap repetition rate (pulses per second)

Other useful data to include:
Output frequency (Hz)
Primary capacitance (uF)
Primary voltage (V)
Secondary (or tertiary) inductance (mH)

Thanks in advance, Greg

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