re: 20 joules at 100 bps vs 4 joules at 500 bps

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Original poster: "father dest" <dest@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Original poster: boris petkovic 
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>I would say the relation Lenght::SQRT(bang energy) is
>more suitable for a single shot discharge test on a
>given coil.IOW,in this case Lenght~Vout is a strong
>depedence in a typical TC output potentials ballpark.

Vout could be the same at different bang energy - we just have to change 
the toroid size.
then, does the "Lenght~Vout" contradict with "Lenght::SQRT(bang energy)"?

>But these devices develop sparks by the virtue of
>subsequent bangs owing to remanent channel ionisation
>and,to some extent,space charge debris.

maybe after the streamer has reached some length this given bang energy is 
too low for its further
growth - only for the supporting its current length? the charge, 
accumulated in the toroid, can`t
supply the current in the spark channel.
but that`s already the question from the gas discharge physics.
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Your not coiling unless your blowing capacitors! Then when you get things
worked out to where the capacitors stop blowing, you start blowing 
transformers.
(c) Richard Quick 11-03-93 20:42