Re: theory(?) for long sparks

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• Date: Thu, 27 Nov 1997 09:44:41 -0600
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From: 	Julian Green[SMTP:julian-at-kbss.bt.co.uk]
Sent: 	Thursday, November 27, 1997 4:22 AM
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Subject: 	Re: theory(?) for long sparks

> I still find it very hard to believe a resonance transformer operating at 5
> MEV could produce a spark 300+ feet long.  We have operated a dual unit at
> 8 MEV and under optimal tuning at 150 kw only produced a spark 80 feet long

Why are we using MEV (mega electron volts)?  Isn't that unit used to measure 
velocity of sub atomic particles?

Julian Green

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