>
><snip>
>So he has made the conclusion that if the breakdown potential of thin
>air is less than regular air, the breakdown potential of a vacuum is
>less still. I don't know if this jump can be made.
>
>Hi Jon -
>
>If my limited memory is working you are correct in doubting if you can
>make that "jump". Sorta sounds like the old non-sequitur: If a little
>oil is good for your engine, then a lot of oil must be better. :o)
>
>The worst problems with corona/arc etc., occur at very high altitudes
>(~100K feet) and gets better below and above. In high pressure (thick)
>air, and in zero-pressure (no molecules - vacuum) the problem
>diminishes.
>
? well put, Mike
Rich...
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