Introduction. Lightning and Electrocution Safety. Part I: Design and Construction. Chapter 1: Types of Electrostatic Generators. Chapter 2: Elements of Good Design. Chapter 3: James Wimshurst's Influence Machine. Chapter 4: The Author's Generators. Chapter 5: Unusual Generator Designs. Chapter 6: Theories of Generator Operation. Chapter 7: Van de Graaff Generators. Part II: Accessory Instruments, Experiments, and Applications. Chapter 8: The Electroscope. Chapter 9: The Leyden Jar Condenser. Chapter 10: The Electrophorus. Chapter 11: Electrostatic Motors. Chapter 12: Electrohorticulture. Chapter 13: Electrotherapy. Chapter 14: High-Voltage Humans. Chapter 15: Cold Light. Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Experiments. Chapter 17: Electroaerodynamics. Chapter 18: Countergravitation. Chapter 19: Exploding Wire Experiments. Chapter 20: Unusual Electric Discharges. Chapter 21: Some Philosophical Conclusions and Insights. Appendix. Research Bibliography.
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Richard A. Ford is an electrical experimenter and inventor
specializing in turn-of-the-century electrostatic devices. An avid
researcher, he developed his own electrostatic generator, which is
detailed in the book. Ford also has served as a technical
consultant to manufacturers of Wimshurst and Van de Graaff
generators. For many years, he has devoted himself to introducing
students of all ages to the science and history of electricity. For
the past five years, he has worked to develop high voltage
equipment for use in high school science fair projects as well as
in physics labs and lectures.
From January/February 2003 issue Hands-on high-voltage experimentalists interested in electrostatic machines will love this book. Filled with design plans for building electrostatic generators and various high-voltage components, this book provides the necessary details to construct these devices. Like the first two editions, there are detailed plans describing the construction of a Wimhurst machine. This edition however, details a more simplified but larger and improved version than previously described. There is also now an entire chapter devoted to Van de Graff generators describing the principles of operation, construction, modifications for improvement, and making accessories. There are many illustrations and photos describing the construction of these generators as well as methods for making electroscopes, large capacitors, and an electrophorus. There are many tips and tricks revealed that show how to make various parts like high-voltage corona spheres, shorting rods, and terminals. Other topics include electrostatic motors, cold light, levitation, exploding wire experiments, and historical notes on unusual electric discharges. A revised bibliography and materials supplier list also made in this new edition. Anyone with an interest in high-voltage electrostatics will find this book to be not only a "cookbook" for designing and building high-voltage generators but also an historical account of the Wimhurst and Van de Graff generators. IEEE Electrical Installation Magazine 20030115
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