[TCML] Rectifying A Tesla Coil: Point-Plane Collector Experiments -works!

[Peter Terren]

I am not sure how you are showing rectification here. You have no method to 
indicate DC like an electrometer or charging a capacitor or object. And once 
a spark forms, the rectifier is short circuited.
Here is my TC rectifier with electrometer for what it's worth.
http://tesladownunder.com/Failures.htm#RectifyTC
Peter

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jeff Behary" <electrotherapy at hotmail.com>
Guys, this was fun, seriously fun!Maybe not the best way to rectify a coil, 
but it sure is a start - and a simple start at that!I made two collectors, 
one with a point and one with a plane.  Placed them above a bipolar Tesla 
Coil.
One end of the bipolar coil had a point discharger, the other a plane.  The 
opposite collector was placed above the dischargers.  The result - see for 
yourself!
Photos and 
Descriptions:http://www.electrotherapymuseum.com/2008/PointPlaneCollectors1/index.htm
Movie of coil in operation:
http://www.electrotherapymuseum.com/2008/PointPlaneCollectors1/PointPlaneTest1.wmvMovie 
of polishing an 
electrode:http://www.electrotherapymuseum.com/2008/PointPlaneCollectors1/Polishing.wmvI 
can't wait to try more!!!Jeff Behary