Re: Lightning Gun To Combat Terrorists - WHERE IS THE RETURN PATH???

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Original poster: Mark Fergerson <mfergerson1@xxxxxxx>

Tesla list wrote:
> Original poster: Terry Fritz <vardin@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

> If it is just a single conductor, imagine what happens if it hits a 
> grounded target... Guess "who" is between the high voltage and 
> ground in that case!!!  Sort of like arcing a Tesla coil to ground 
> while you are holding it...

  Exactly like that; a battery powered man-portable VTTC (BPMPVTTC) 
no less ("VT" because we _are_ basically talking 10-ft-long sword 
arcs). Hold that thought...

> I would go for a battlefield reconfigurable system based on  LEGO...
> http://www.ozbricks.com/battlespace/pics/locust/locust_BL.jpg

  What, a _parts-swappable_ BPMPVTTC (PSBPMPVTTC)?

  By parts-swappable, I assume you mean a selection of tubes w/ 
associated bias components, primary and secondary coils, caps, gaps, 
toroids etc. that plug into a common power supply/stock assembly.

  Why do this, because you expect lots of burnt-out parts, for 
different battlefield conditions like temperature, humidity, smoke 
etc, or what?

  Where to get 1" heavy-silverplated bayonet connectors with 
multi-KV insulation?

  Power supply; backpack, wheelbarrow or a small truck?

  You'd want full-body chainmail (helmet visor with protective 
squarish strike-ring rim) with a drag chain. The manufacturers seem 
to be thinking Star Trek; seems to me more like a Commando 
Cody/Steampunk fusion.

  This could be the Next Big Thing at Tesla Conventions or Burning Man.



  Mark L. Fergerson