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geometry · resonance · coupling

Secondary

Topload

Primary

flat spiral
secondary primary in circuit past tap topload 1.75 m figure
Resonant frequency
—
unloaded secondary with topload
Coupling k
—
at tap
Primary cap to tune
—
matches at this tap

Secondary

Inductance—
Self-capacitance—Medhurst
Topload capacitance—
Total capacitance—
Length / diameter—3–6 usual
Winding pitch—
Wire length—
DC resistance—20 °C Cu
Overall height—to topload top

Primary at tap

Inductance—
Mutual inductance—
Surge impedance—√(Lp/Cp)
Split modes—f/√(1±k)
Outer diameter—last turn
Conductor length—to tap

Coupling vs tap turn

Primary cap to tune vs tap turn

Tap table

Geometry, resonance and coupling only. Power — bang energy, MMC sizing, bridge current ramp and thermal — is the next section and is not built yet.