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Re: [TCML] Streamer development recorded with high speed camera



Hi David,

Great video. Bert gave his incredible knowledge on spark formation and propagation which is always a pleasure to read (we love when he gets talking about sparks). What I found very impressive in your photo's were how the sparks moved after the channel was carrying current. The channel moved "up" as would be expected with the heat the current channel was dissipating. That was probably the best video of that aspect of TC sparks I've seen.

Great job!
Bart

David Kronstein wrote:
Hey guys,

I took an interesting video today, running my DRSSTC and high speed camera at the same rate, 120Hz. This allows you to see the development of the streamers burst by burst.

Youtube video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUkeVj8WTQ0

Higher quality AVI:
http://4hv.org/e107_files/public/1235979158_347_FT0_tesla.avi

It takes a few pulses to grow the streamer enough to make contact with the duct on the left (~1m distance). I also notice a brighter, frantic arc action near the duct. I've seen this brighter section near the end on Van de Graaff sparks too. Any idea what causes it?

David
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