Re: Picture of 250kV Marx Generator Discharge

["Tesla list" <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com>]

Original poster: "Ben McMillen by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <spoonman534-at-yahoo-dot-com>

VERY impressive.. approximately how long can the final
discharge be drawn out?

Coiling In Pittsburgh
Ben McMillen

--- Tesla list <tesla-at-pupman-dot-com> wrote:
 > Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz
 > <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <dhmccauley-at-spacecatlighting-dot-com>
 >
 > Took some discharge pictures of my Marx Generator this
 > evening.
 >
 > Marx Generator Specifications:
 > 13-Stage, 2000pF, 40kV Ceramite Capacitors
 > Trigger point: 20kVDC
 > Energy Discharge (0.7 Joules)  - (Assuming no losses)
 > Charge System:  2-Stage Cockroft-Walton multiplier
 >
 >
http://www.spacecatlighting-dot-com/images/marxgenerator13.jpg
 >
 > Future endeavors:
 >
 > 1.  Increase spark gaps to fire at about 35-40kV or
 > incorporate triggered
 > spark gap.
 > 2.  Actually measure output pulse on DSO.
 > 3.  Begin research on EMP generation and antenna coupling
 >
 > The Captain
 >
 >


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