Re: THOR: First observations on streamer formation (try II)

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Original poster: "Gerry Reynolds" <gerryreynolds-at-earthlink-dot-net> 

Hi John,

Something is puzzling me about this equation.  Lets assume that one has a 30
inch spark.  65*30^.7 = 703 volts ??? or is the equation meant to express
voltage in KV.  Also, is the equation 65 * (inches^.7) or (65*inches)^.7
The latter would yield 201 volts or would that be 201KV

Gerry R

 > Original poster: "John H. Couture" <couturejh-at-mgte-dot-com>
 >
 >
 > In the Tesla Coil Construction Guide there is a graph showing Voltage vs
 > Spark length. It is based on the equation
 >
 >    Secondary voltage = 65 x inches^0.7
 >
 > This is based on past coiler data and is for continuous sparks from the
 > toroid to a ground point. It appears to work OK but I would like to bring
it
 > up to date if it needs changing.
 > John Couture