Re: [TCML] 1/4 wavelength theory ??

["Gary Peterson" <g.peterson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> . . . It's funny that some of the computer tesla coil programs still 
> mention the topload capacitance to tune for 1/4 wavelength. . . .

That's because a Tesla coil secondary is a 1/4-wave helical resonator.

The length of wire may be made EXACTLY 1/4-wavelength long.by adjusting the 
proportions of the inductor and/or the terminal.

See http://www.nedyn.com/TeslaIntlSymp2006.pdf for additional information.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Shaun Epp" <scepp@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: [TCML] 1/4 wavelength theory ??


Thanks to all that responded to my questions.

It's funny that some of the computer tesla coil programs still mention the 
topload capacitance to tune for 1/4 wavelength.  That's was why I ask this 
question.

thanks,

Shaun Epp 



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