Single circuits generate nuclear reactions

[AbbaRue]

I am  hoping that the capacitor bank is only needed for startup. 
Then part of the output is fed back into the rod to keep the unit going.
Using one pulse at a time also makes it possible to test different pulse lengths,
to see what pulse length produces the best output level. 
Unless the capacitor bank is large enough it is unlikely that it could keep a steady pulse train going.
These are my reasons for using a single pulse unit. 
Anyone wanting a pulse train could just use a  standard 555 timer output.
It would be quite easy to use the output of a 555 timer to trigger this circuit if needed.
Just replace the push button with a transistor switch controlled by the 555 timer. 
There are plenty of pulse train generators to be found, what`s hard to find is a circuit that
puts out a single pulse at a set pulse width.

[UncleFester]

I am  hoping that the capacitor bank is only needed for startup. 
Then part of the output is fed back into the rod to keep the unit going.
Using one pulse at a time also makes it possible to test different pulse lengths,
to see what pulse length produces the best output level. 
Unless the capacitor bank is large enough it is unlikely that it could keep a steady pulse train going.
These are my reasons for using a single pulse unit. 
Anyone wanting a pulse train could just use a  standard 555 timer output.
It would be quite easy to use the output of a 555 timer to trigger this circuit if needed.
Just replace the push button with a transistor switch controlled by the 555 timer. 
There are plenty of pulse train generators to be found, what`s hard to find is a circuit that
puts out a single pulse at a set pulse width.

The issue is not setting up a single pulse, this has already been done. The required input according to Juan is 109-110 joules. This entire charge is discharged across the carbon rod at a steady pulse rate (in this case 50 or 60Hz depending on the frequency of AC required). This requires large transistors in the 500 volt @ 100 to 300 ampere range with large heatsinks. If you want to do the single pulse setup just use a momentary switch to fire the 555 and thus fire the gates of IGBT or Mosfet. Of course alignment field is needed as well which can be run from the same 555 output to run the gate of a separate transistor running the alignment field coil....

[AbbaRue]

@UncleFester
But in the case of your run away events, if the voltage was controlled
the circuit would established it's own frequency based on
the time between feedback pulses.
Then by modifying the circuit one could get the frequency they're looking for.

Your trying to use the capacitors to run the unit, I'm trying to get it to run itself.
In my case the capacitor bank is only used once and then everything runs itself.
No need for high voltage caps or transistors.
You said the unit kept increasing in voltage as it ran.
I am hoping a 50v pulse can start the unit and then it will keep increasing in voltage
until the ideal operating voltage is achieved say 220 Volts.
Then the unit is allowed to run on it's own at that voltage
I can see how the unit could be fired up using a battery bank instead of a capacitor bank.
4 car batteries in series should supply enough voltage and current to start the unit.
Thus it would be quite easy to run a car with this setup. 
In fact running a car with it would be easier then running a house,
because in a house you have to deal with times when little power is needed.
In a car you fire up the unit when you start driving and turn it off when you stop.

This is the direction I'm working on and it was sparked by your report of getting a run away voltage twice.
I thought you would continue along those lines too. 
A varistor across the output may be enough to keep things under control,
and maintain a steady output at the desired voltage. 
Maintaining 50/60 Hz may be a problem, but if the output is rectified it wouldn't matter.
The DC could be inverted to get 50/60 Hz if that's what one wants.

If you want to use the capacitor discharge concept, maybe car batteries in series is the way to go instead of capacitors.
Capacitors take time to recharge, very difficult trying to charge them up in 1/100 S.
Batteries have the current right there as you need it. 
Car batteries should handle 700 A. output pulses quite easily.
Once the unit is running it can recharge the batteries as well as maintain itself.

So we have 2 different routes we can go and both should work.

[AbbaRue]

I should mention the main reason for using pulses of a controlled time.
As a capacitor discharges the voltage keeps dropping.
I believe the lower voltage is undesired, because it only produce heat in the rod.
I believe we need a short strong pulse, as short as possible to produce the reaction.
Also will make charging the caps up again take less time. 

My understanding is based on the concepts of pulsed lasers.
I see this as a sort of "Beta Laser" that uses magnets instead of mirrors.
And maybe that is what is really is?

[Elisha]

This is the equipment needed for make the testing. (my opinion best functionality at lower price)

First the oscilloscope, VELLEMAN PCSU1000 USB,  299$ in internet, kitsusa.us and other sites same price.




Second the function generator, VELLEMAN PCGU1000 2MHz USB, 189$ in internet.





Third the power source, MASTECH HY3005F-3 Triple DC Power Supply Dual Colour Dispalys, 189$ in internet


Total bugget until now, 680 $