[TCML] Q

[Barton B. Anderson]

I remember the reading about that. I'm not convinced that test proves 
that Q isn't worth considering. The maggy also has some other factors 
involved not to mention a low loss frequency. Simply adding more power 
to a low Q vs. a high Q coil can shoot out good sparks (2 or 3 coil 
system). The bottom line is secondary losses can be overcome with power.

But, in a simple low power coil system, one can begin to see the 
effects. It's not great, but it's there. The smaller you go however, the 
greater the impact of those losses. But even then power will help. In 
most cases, it's better we concentrate on the gap, especially as power 
is increased.

The primary Q is going to be high unless someone goes to extremes to 
prevent it. It's funny you bring this up. Primary Q is important but 
none of us usually see the effects of anything "but" high Q primary's. 
The losses would be huge in the primary with the peak current levels and 
high impedances. On the secondary side, certainly far less important on 
conventional turns and coil sizes.

Take care,
Bart



resonance wrote:
>
> It's the primary Q that must be high.  Richard Hull proved long ago 
> that even a small "resonator" coil in a 3 coil system, the resonator 
> was approx 4 inches x 34 inches, and was producing 11 ft long sparks, 
> so the Q factor of the sec coil is really not that important.
>
> Rich is not active on the list but I think Dave Sharpe may have some 
> of this data.
>
> Dr. Resonance
>
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