Re: Vortex gap loss measurements

["Jim Lux" <jimlux-at-jpl.nasa.gov> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

> Here's a thought experiment.  I don't know the answer, perhaps someone
else
> does.  If one has a 3 foot long neon sign tube and a 6 foot neon sign
tube,
> the longer one will obviously require a higher voltage to start
ionization.
> But once started, won't they both draw the same current from the same
NST?
> If so, this suggests that gap arc resistance is strictly a function of
gap
> current, not distance.  If not, then I give up!

This is basically true... arc resistance is a function of current, not
length. the ionized plasma isn't a perfect conductor, but it IS pretty
good.


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