[TCML] Ambient Potential Polarity of TC - John F or Dave S has answer?

[Bert Pool]

As I recall, Richard Hull did some measurements with a Keithly 
electrometer, and determined that there was a steady state field. 
We know that positive and negative electrical discharges do NOT have 
identical characteristics, and *might* lead to a net charge of one 
polarity or the other.

John Freau or Dave Sharpe, both who have visited Hull's labs back in the 
day,  might be able to confirm this with more detail.  Guys?

Bert Pool



stork3264 at comcast.net wrote:

>Assuming a simple quarter wave Tesla coil referenced to ground is there a measurable electrostatic field  potential of the ambient space surrounding the top load?  Without doubt, potential is varying between positive and negative with respect to ground.  The question is there a measurable ES field of a single polarity?  Is there favoring of positive or negative plasma discharge in air?  Is there an inherent rectification of the plasma?  For safety of our equipment measurements are usually AC.  Has anyone performed  a DC measurement of the ambient potential field referenced to ground?
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