Re: Zero Point Energy is no myth.

On Tue, 16 Jan 2007 12:08:03 +0000, jasen wrote:
> On 2007-01-15, Rich Grise <rich@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>> And just what _is_ the theory of operation of a Wimshurst?
> 
> electrostatic induction and physical trans****tation of charge.
> 

Right, but I don't get what does the inducing? Just the movement of the
segments past the brushes? Do they have to touch? I guess it wouldn't
make much sense if they didn't, but in the Van Der Graaf description
they invoke ionized air. Does a Van Der Graaf also work in a vacuum?

Thanks,
Rich