Re:(tuning for) Wireless Power Transmission

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Original poster: <davep@xxxxxxxx>

My understanding, perhaps simplistic is a bit simpler.
8)>>

'sparks' from the topload represent lost energy.
In an energy transfer 'mode' losses should be avoided.
Thus, if trying for 'energy transfer' 'operate'
(rather than tune) so as to stay below breakout.
(The word 'tune' is a bit ambiguous, but not obviously so.
'operate' is obviously ambiguous.)  eg: increase the top
load until breakout is impossible.  Which may require
retune (or redeisgn) of remainder.

I believe there is a written description by Tesla of
his vision of operating in power transfer, referring to the
'top load' as '...surrounded by a pale purple glow...'
(corona).

(At the risk of seeming argumentative: I doubt useful amounts
 and effiency of power transfer is/are possible.)

best
 dwp