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Originally Posted by Outbackmanyep
Alex,
I have a question brought up by one of the comets-ml members.
"I expect one piece of evidence lacking, given the proposal that comet jets
are caused by electric discharge, is the absence of emission spectra
characteristic of such discharges. For comets, we generally only see
emission spectra from the faster-moving, more tenuous gaseous fraction
activated by irradiation from the Sun and solar wind. The claims are that
the electrical discharges are most intense at or near the comet nucleus and
are so great as to lead to 'electric discharge machining' of the surface
with the jets comprising excavated material moving along the electric field
lines or arcs. So what is their explanation for the lack of emission
spectra in and around these jets?"
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Interesting question... Can we maybe discuss
somewhere else? I suspect the answer involves the insulating nature of
plasma double-layers, A NASA video i posted on this forum explains this nature very well. I said i wouldn't post here any more, and its clear it's only annoying the conservatives... For those with an eye for detail will notice.. i actually joined IIS first, and regularly support IIS and buy compendiums, i haven't once assassinated or dismissed anyones character, beyond the terms of service of this site, only the science presented (along with the good scientific nature of OutbackManyEP posts)...
i am also genuinely interested in attending such talks as you have mentioned OutbackManyEP, The paper you presented says alot about magnetism,
i sincerely recommend watching that nasa video, I'm not sure if you also studied electrical engineering, butyou will see where the magnetism comes from. Will PM you about attending.