Re: Secondary Resonance LC and Harmonics.

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Original poster: "Malcolm Watts" <m.j.watts@xxxxxxxxxxxx>

On 26 Jun 2005, at 14:22, Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "Chris Rutherford" <chris1@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> Hi All,
>
> Does the formula  f0 = c/4 x 1 (c=light m/s, l=wire length.) and this
> statement by Tesla mean anything to anyone?
>
> "The exact attunement of the two circuits (windings) secures great
> advantages, and, in fact, it is essential in the practical use of the
> system In order to attain the best results it is essential that the
> length of wire, from the ground connection to the top, should be equal
> to one-quarter of the wavelength of the electrical vibration of the
> wire."  -Dr Tesla

He was later forced to recant that view in the face of physical
reality.

Malcolm

> Are we assuming the elctrons in the wire are reaching a relatabvistic
> velocity due to the high potential?
>
> http://www.griffithobs.org/exhibits/Tesla%20Coil%20Exhibit/tcoil.html
>
> The coil in the diagram appears cone shaped, is this just the
> illustration or would there be a practical reason for this?
>
> Thanks
>
> Chris
>
>
> ..........