Title :
A Low-Frequency Alternator
Author :
Kurtz, E.B. ; Larsen, M.J.
Author_Institution :
Electrical Engineering Department, The State University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa
Abstract :
An electrostatic alternator is described which is essentially a variable condenser whose capacitance is made to vary sinusoidally. Sinusoidal wave form can be maintained at all frequencies from zero up to approximatly 50 cycles.
Keywords :
Alternators; Capacitance; Circuits; Cities and towns; Electric resistance; Electrostatics; Frequency; Helium; Oscillators; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Proceedings of the IRE
DOI :
10.1109/JRPROC.1939.228065
