[Amps] Voodoo Magnetic Fields

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>Bill:
>
>       My explanation is quite simple, and believable. Like many other 
>issues 
>confronted here, the actual analysis requires crunching some real-world 
>numbers. But I don't think it is an atomic physics issue.
>
>       You are assuming a constant E-field in the tube, which is not a good 
>assumption. At any contours, edges, or radii the electric field can grow 
>considerably. This is basic electrostatics in operation. Just like the 
>corona 
>that happens at the end of antenna elements, where sharp edges occur, and is 
>traditionally counteracted by increasing the radius of curvature (i.e. 
>putting balls on the end).
>
>       There are no doubt areas in the tube, possibly around the filament if 
>it is a wound helix, which exactly fit the bill.

**  Not quite exactly, Eric.  The 3-500Z filament is a double-helix that 
resembles DNA.  The plural of helix is helices or helixes.   The filament 
is made from one piece of 3% thorium/ 97% tungsten wire.  


-  R. L. Measures, a.k.a. Rich..., 805.386.3734, AG6K, 
www.vcnet.com/measures.  
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