The electrodes are aluminum, so I don't think they have much effect on the discharge. I think it's lorentz force causing the effect you see.
I'm working on an electromagnet right now, so hopefully when I get time I can make a video showing more conclusively how the magnetic field effects the discharge without sliding stuff around.
Maybe even pass the spark gap through a strong spherical neodymium magnet and note the difference in the spark as the polar axis is rotated from parallel to tangential to the axis of the spark.
I would paypal you $10 to see some good documentation and variation along this line posted on youtube.
I would be interested in a variation of your spark gap experiments, if you would be willing.
Rather than the magnetic field being tangential ( + ) to the spark gap I would be curious to observe the magnets effect of having the field centered and parallel ( = ) to the spark gap. Using a couple donut magnets over the electrodes on each side of the spark gap brought in from a distance to close to the spark gap in both opposing N N orientation and attractive N S orientation.
what is the current for spark? Actually, does the spark following Flemmings left hand rule or left rule because I am not sure the spark is electron flow or plasma flow?????? confusing! sorry!
Yeah, it was surprising how well the air did actually, the air flow was much weaker than it looks here. I'll try some more powerful fans or even just a can of compressed air or something for the sake of experimenting.
Your comment kind of inspired me to get my next video out sooner, because I show the capacitor discharges and unfortunately I could barely see an effect. Though ironically I have made a video in the past where I show how a magnetic quench on the cap spark made a huge difference.
Looks like air works better, at least in your current setup. Keep these demos coming, they are great! Because of you many other people that are studying Teslas work won't need to make the same mistakes :)
Can you tell us the magnet pole facing upwards?
blower05 6 months ago
Nice video. Thank you for sharing.
voon100 10 months ago
The electrodes are aluminum, so I don't think they have much effect on the discharge. I think it's lorentz force causing the effect you see.
I'm working on an electromagnet right now, so hopefully when I get time I can make a video showing more conclusively how the magnetic field effects the discharge without sliding stuff around.
johnb003 1 year ago
Is the field affecting the spark directly or is it magnetizing the electrodes as it gets closer..
supersport396 1 year ago
dude..shave that stuff..your face and voice just don't work with it...
supersport396 1 year ago
nice dude. so did i get this right, you can use a strong magnet for the quenching of for example a tesla coil spark gap?
hardstyle905 1 year ago
Maybe even pass the spark gap through a strong spherical neodymium magnet and note the difference in the spark as the polar axis is rotated from parallel to tangential to the axis of the spark.
I would paypal you $10 to see some good documentation and variation along this line posted on youtube.
Brent Hasty
teknomage2012 1 year ago
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Sounds interesting...did you try it out? Or did he?
AnselmoFanZero 1 year ago
I would be interested in a variation of your spark gap experiments, if you would be willing.
Rather than the magnetic field being tangential ( + ) to the spark gap I would be curious to observe the magnets effect of having the field centered and parallel ( = ) to the spark gap. Using a couple donut magnets over the electrodes on each side of the spark gap brought in from a distance to close to the spark gap in both opposing N N orientation and attractive N S orientation.
Brent Hasty
teknomage2012 1 year ago
what is the current for spark? Actually, does the spark following Flemmings left hand rule or left rule because I am not sure the spark is electron flow or plasma flow?????? confusing! sorry!
blower05 1 year ago
You have made a very interesting and well thought-out video.Five stars.Thanks for sharing.Tec
tectalabyss 2 years ago
Yeah, it was surprising how well the air did actually, the air flow was much weaker than it looks here. I'll try some more powerful fans or even just a can of compressed air or something for the sake of experimenting.
Your comment kind of inspired me to get my next video out sooner, because I show the capacitor discharges and unfortunately I could barely see an effect. Though ironically I have made a video in the past where I show how a magnetic quench on the cap spark made a huge difference.
johnb003 2 years ago
Great demo!
Looks like air works better, at least in your current setup. Keep these demos coming, they are great! Because of you many other people that are studying Teslas work won't need to make the same mistakes :)
Thanks
Jetijs 2 years ago