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Magnifier Question
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To: "'Tesla List'" <tesla@pupman.com>
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Subject: Magnifier Question
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From: Tesla List <tesla@stic.net>
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Date: Sun, 1 Feb 1998 14:56:05 -0600
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Approved: tesla@stic.net
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From: FutureT@aol.com [SMTP:FutureT@aol.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 31, 1998 6:50 PM
To: tesla@pupman.com
Subject: Re: Magnifier Question
In a message dated 98-01-31 17:59:25 EST, you write:
<< Dear Readers,
> Magnifier schematics always seem to feature a rotary spark gap. Why
> is that? Can a magnifier use a static gap, or must it use a rotary
> for some reason? Just wondering.
> Greg
Greg,
Magnifiers are difficult to quench due the the tight coupling that
is used between the primary and secondary. Also, magnifiers are
generally (but not always) built on a large scale. A rotary gap
generally gives better quenching than a static gap in both these
situations. A static gap can be used in a small magnifier, as
long as the quenching is adequate.
John Freau