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The Electrical and Luminous Characteristics of Short Air Sparks suitable for High Speed Photography

W.G. Standring, J. S. T. Looms

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The light emitted by various forms of spark gap is examined, and the factors affecting maximum value and variation with time are discussed. Measurements of the voltage drop across the spark help to explain the effects on light output of spark duration and form of spark gap. A rough spectral analysis is given for an open gap.

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The light emitted by various forms of spark gap is examined, and the factors affecting maximum value and variation with time are discussed. Measurements of the voltage drop across the spark help to explain the effects on light output of spark duration and form of spark gap. A rough spectral analysis is given for an open gap.

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The light emitted by various forms of spark gap is examined, and the factors affecting maximum value and variation with time are discussed. Measurements of the voltage drop across the spark help to explain the effects on light output of spark duration and form of spark gap. A rough spectral analysis is given for an open gap.

Key concepts: Spark gap, SPARK (programming language), High-speed photography, Optics, Drop (telecommunication), Air gap (plumbing), Spark discharge, Voltage

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