here are 2 new test videos with new variac
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObL8y_w7XbQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rPVjB2iqlxY
That fluke probably ran some money. Good work. Can you try putting a microwave oven transformer's primary side in series with the anode? Here is what I'm talking about.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h00kMLVy8AM&feature=channel_page
I couldn't find a MoT (microwave transformer) so instead I improvised and used an oil burner transformer. The problem is this transformer does not like a lot of current. All you need to do is only connect the primary of the MoT in series with the anode. Don't use the secondary just yet, I am still trying to figure out how to best use it.
How much do you like that Fluke oscilloscope? Would you recommend one?
Matt
Here's a news article today on this if anyone might want to investigate:
http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20090324/ts_alt_afp/usscienceenergynuclear
Another New Article Today! This is exciting!
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,510589,00.html