Re: [TCML] Re: Spark gap Resistance

["nnanred1@xxxxxxxxxxx" <nnanred1@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi,
the "apparent" high wattage loss may be due to the time factors. the pulse lasts 2 to 4 microseconds. so for say a loss of 200 megawatt per second (continuous).  if the pulse lasts 1 microsecond u loose 200 watts.
a system with a coupling of 0.6 the pulse lasts about 1.5 microseconds.  the hobby coupling of 0.125 will give a longer pulse, i dont know the length off the top of my head, but it is still pretty short. 
i think that is why this stuff looks like the "head and tail" don't match.  the gap resistance is around an ohm (truely), and the current is high.  but only for a tiny while.  the Tesla transformer is a pulse power supply.  designed right u get 120 pps.  each pulse lasts a tiny while.
by now,
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