Classical electrical theory requires approximately 2,000 kilovolts per meter to break down air and create an arc discharge, and modern electrical insulators depend on this value to hold off voltages.
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“classical electrical theory states that it'll cost us about two thousand kilovolts per meter in order to break down the air”
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The Secret Life of Lightning: The Science of Giant Tesla Coils | Greg Leyh— The Long Now FoundationCreated: 8/12/2026, 10:15:24 PM
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