Re: tesla coil operation illustration (fwd)

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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2007 17:03:46 -0500
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Subject: Re: tesla coil operation illustration (fwd)


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Subject: tesla coil operation illustration (fwd)


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> Date: Wed, 22 Aug 2007 19:35:47 -0500
> From: Jim <branley1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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> Subject: tesla coil operation illustration
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> Hi Folks:
> 
> You helped me build my 9kv, 60ma tesla coil this past spring. Thanks for 
> the help it is alot of fun. I was wondering if any body has an 
> illustration of what is going on when a tesla coil is in operation. I 
> try to explain the operation to people and do not know how accurate I 
> am. There is alot of things going on at the same time. It would be nice 
> to understand this process more.
> 
> Sometimes my explanation is something like this      "Imagine a large 
> tub of water being tapped on the side of the tub with a hammer. Picture 
> the waves being made. The water waves in the tub will be more frequent 
> because you are tapping on the tub faster than they can dissipate. Some 
> waves will eventually coincide with each other and when they do they 
> will become larger."     Is this a semi-accurate picture? How would you 
> suggest I elaborate on this picture?
> 
> Thanks for all of the great help!
> Jim
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