Eric, et al,
The momentum/energy kick exerted on a charged particle can be calculated
using the formula provided by Feynman (vol. 3, equation (21.16)), or by
Barbieri, et al (p.6, equation (27)) -
It is the time integral of the induced electric field
E = -dA/dt = the time derivative of the magnetic vector potential
caused when current/magnetic field strength changes.
(integrated over the time interval of the change)
As Feynman notes - "The electric field is enormous if the flux is
changing rapidly, and it gives a force on the particle."
[1] Feynman Lectures on Physics Vol. 3, Ch. 21
http://www.peaceone.net/basic/Feynman/V3%20Ch21.pdf
[2] An educational path for the magnetic vector potential and
its physical implications
http://arxiv.org/pdf/1303.5619.pdf
In some nano-circuits and plasma arcs, a huge field is generated.
- LP
Eric Walker wrote:
>On Mon, Dec 16, 2013 at 6:01 AM, Jones Beene <[email protected]> wrote:
>
>-----Original Message-----
>> From: Nigel Dyer
>>
>> I'm intrigued by the 'fusion observed in the vicinity of transformers'
>> comment. ...
>>
>> Nigel
>>
>> This could be a reference to nuclear transmutation associated with high
>> voltage power lines. ...
>>
>
>Yes, that sounds right -- thanks Jones. I didn't remember that detail
>veryaccurately. In my head the concepts "high voltage power line" and
>"transmutation" became "transformer" and "fusion." I would not have
>made a very good journalist.
>
> Eric
