[XCSSA] Plasma fractal...

[X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio]

Do scorch marks on particle board actually count as fractals?  I thought 
fractals were consistent in their repetition throughout.  Just wondering 
before I go to work, Dennis in Victoria

X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio wrote:
> Third time...
> 
> http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo298/fsafstrom_2008/100_0525.jpg
> 
> The setup,
> A high voltage transformer (mine is 25000 Volts), an MDF board with a 
> nail in the middle connected to the HV output and a spray bottle with 
> H2O. Moist the MDF board and wipe off excess water...
> 
> http://i385.photobucket.com/albums/oo298/fsafstrom_2008/100_0527.jpg
> 
> Apply voltage and the "Plasma Fractal" will appear. My theory is, 
> (disclaimer: I could be wrong) This is due to the fact that the moisture 
> will act as a ground plane for discharge and allow the plasma to start 
> forming at the nail. The plasma will then burn it's way out from the 
> nail in a fractal pattern attracted by the moist ground plane. Spray 
> some water (use the mist setting) and you can clearly see that the 
> plasma will follow... The sweet smell of ozone and burned MDF just adds 
> to the experience...
> 
> I'm not really sure how this works, so I need some comments on my made 
> up theory in the second picture... ;-)
> 
> 
> P.S. If this does not work, I'll try again tomorrow...
> Tinyurl and FB is obviously not my friends today... ;-)
> 
> /Fredrik
> 
> X-otic Computer Systems of San Antonio wrote: