Eric,
This is a direct consequence of the formula for computing the magnetic
vector potential. When all particles flow in a narrow channel, in the
same direction, all of their (vector) contributions to the potential are
nearly parallel and are additive.
When they move in random directions, the vector potential is a sum of
random vectors, so destructive interference greatly attenuates it.
Toy examples of a four particle fusor vs. an arc might look like -
|
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V <====
---> <---
^
|
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The fusor will only produce relatively small magnetic vector fields.
Yes, I think your diagram does convey a correct concept for a plasma arc
impacting an +ion rich surface. The impacting electrons will acquire
extra energy from the momentum store in the magnetic field.
-- LP
Eric Walker wrote:
> On Sat, Feb 15, 2014 at 11:53 AM, <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> This effect is not very significant in chaotic plasmas, such as in a
>> Farnworth fusor device since there is too much field cancellation due to
>> random motion. It can be very large for plasma arc filaments, though.
>>
>
> Is this a confirmed effect, or one that has been hypothesized?
>
> I'm reminded of my drawing of what I think might be going on in LENR,
> where
> such an effect might be relevant:
>
> http://i.imgur.com/PoRGR7G.png
>
> (Also relevant in this model would be the accumulation of charge at the
> left hand side, due to the blocking of the protons once they get to the
> recess in the surface of the metal grain.)
>
> Eric
>
