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: Greg Leyh <lod-at-pacbell-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <terryf-at-verinet-dot-com>)
• Date: Wed, 25 Nov 1998 18:55:34 -0700
• Approved: terryf-at-verinet-dot-com

> 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.

How about a xenon strobe?  It gets rid of the moving parts, as well.
This device exists commercially, and is called a Back-Lit Thyratron.
-- 


-GL
www.lod-dot-org

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