In reply to William Beaty's message of Wed, 9 May 2007 11:23:07 -0700 (PDT): Hi, [snip] > > >Normally a large Tesla coil sends out fractal plasma streamers: sparks >based on electron avalanche of air molecules as well as UV ionization. >The tips of the streamers grow relatively slowly, on the order of tens of >KPH. > >However, if supplied with relativistic electrons as a "seed," where the >electron velocities/energies are above 1MeV, then a second form of >breakdown occurs. MeV electrons collide with air molecules and release >more MeV electrons. [snip] Paint a beta-emitter on the outside of the tesla-coil torus? Regards,
Robin van Spaandonk The shrub is a plant.
