On the construction of Tesla transformers. Period of oscillation and self-inductance of the coil. (Zur construction von Teslatransformatoren. Schwingungsdauer und Selbstinduction von Drahtspulen)

David W Knight, Robert S Weaver

English Translation of Paul Drude's 1902 investigation into the factors affecting the self-resonance of single-layer solenoid coils. The ratio of the self-resonant half-wavelength…