Re: spark gap construction

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Original poster: Mddeming@xxxxxxx 

In a message dated 4/11/07 12:19:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
tesla@xxxxxxxxxx writes:
Original poster: "Matthew Boddicker" <shmerpleton_town@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Has anyone ever used electromagnets on the spark gap in order to
remove the spark? Logically, if the discharging spark gap creates a
plasma, and a plasma are charged particles in motion, shouldn't the
magnetic fields of nearby electromagnets have an effect? The idea
comes from a book on Tesla that had one of his presentations in it.
Tesla mentions that he had two electromagnets arranged closely and
perpendicular to the spark gap.

Thanks,
Matthew Boddicker

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Hi Matt,

Yes it has been done. Check the archives for magnetic quenching - you 
will find quite a bit of info.

Matt D.




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