RE: spark gap construction

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Original poster: Mike <megavolts61@xxxxxxxxx>

Hi Matthew,
I don't recall that Tesla used electromagnets for quenching.  I do 
remember his mentioning magnetic quenching, but I don't know if they 
were permanent magnets or electromagnets.   I would think 
electromagnets would be harder to deal with.  I do remember that he 
insulated the magnets from the gap with mica.
Mike



Original poster: "Matthew Boddicker" <shmerpleton_town@xxxxxxxxxxx>

Has anyone ever used electromagnets on the spark gap in order to
remove the spark? Logically, if the discharging spark gap creates a
plasma, and a plasma are charged particles in motion, shouldn't the
magnetic fields of nearby electromagnets have an effect? The idea
comes from a book on Tesla that had one of his presentations in it.
Tesla mentions that he had two electromagnets arranged closely and
perpendicular to the spark gap.

Thanks,
Matthew Boddicker


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