piclist-bounces@mit.edu wrote:
> We've recently had great success using a 10kV neon sign
> transformer, and two pieces of wire in a "Jacobs Ladder"
> configuration. 


that also sounds intriguing. I'll be looking into this, too. Doesn't sound like it needs too many parts, either

> We ran an insulated wire from the base of one of the HV wires, and coiled it above the unit under test. 

just an open-loop wire? So it acted as an antenna?

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