Homemade Lightning: Creative Experiments in Electricity

Introduction.

Lightning and Electrocution Safety.

Part I: Design and Construction.

Chapter 1: Types of Electrostatic Generators.

Chapter 2: Elements of Good Design.

Chapter 3: James Wimshurst's Influence Machine.

Chapter 4: The Author's Generators.

Chapter 5: Unusual Generator Designs.

Chapter 6: Theories of Generator Operation.

Chapter 7: Van de Graaff Generators.

Part II: Accessory Instruments, Experiments, and Applications.

Chapter 8: The Electroscope.

Chapter 9: The Leyden Jar Condenser.

Chapter 10: The Electrophorus.

Chapter 11: Electrostatic Motors.

Chapter 12: Electrohorticulture.

Chapter 13: Electrotherapy.

Chapter 14: High-Voltage Humans.

Chapter 15: Cold Light.

Chapter 16: Miscellaneous Experiments.

Chapter 17: Electroaerodynamics.

Chapter 18: Countergravitation.

Chapter 19: Exploding Wire Experiments.

Chapter 20: Unusual Electric Discharges.

Chapter 21: Some Philosophical Conclusions and Insights.

Appendix.

Research Bibliography.

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