Re: Poulsen arc gap / Magnetic blow-out spark gaps....

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• Subject: Re: Poulsen arc gap / Magnetic blow-out spark gaps....
• From: Mike Nolley <mnolley-at-mail.slc.edu> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)
• Date: Tue, 05 Oct 1999 08:11:31 -0600
• Approved: twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net
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> To my knowledge, the Poulsen arc does not quench at all. It is a
> continuous arc made with a gap in series with a DC power supply and a
> large inductance. In parallel with the gap there is an LC series
> circuit. With proper adjustments, the negative dynamic resistance
> of the arc causes the buildup of oscillation in the LC circuit.

    What function does the large inductance play?  What would be the
characteristics of a Tesla coil driven by such a circuit?  Would the
discharge be
CW, like hydrogen thyratron driven coils, or disruptive?

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