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MasonJ1989 said:I thought that as soon as current met ground it was gone
anorlunda said:No that is a misconception. Voltages are always voltage difference between two points. The ground symbol just identifies the arbitrary place that we label zero volts. If you always remember to name the two points where you measure voltage, then you can remove the ground symbol from the circuit.
The important thing to remember is that current always flows in a closed path, back to the point where it started.
Look up ‘Cockroft-Walton voltage multiplier’. The caps are charged on alternate half-cycles and end up behaving like high-voltage cells in series. The high voltage output is between 4Us and the ground symbol.MasonJ1989 said:
A voltage multiplier is an electronic circuit that uses capacitors and diodes to multiply an input voltage by a factor of two or more. It works by storing energy in the capacitors and then releasing it in a series of stages, with each stage doubling the voltage.
To build a voltage multiplier, you will need capacitors, diodes, and a high-voltage power supply. The size and type of these components will vary depending on the desired output voltage and current.
A voltage multiplier can provide a higher output voltage than a traditional transformer, and it does not require any moving parts. Additionally, it can be more cost-effective and efficient in certain applications.
One limitation of a voltage multiplier is that it can only produce a DC output. It also requires careful design and precision components to work effectively, and it may not be suitable for high-power applications.
The output voltage of a voltage multiplier can be calculated by multiplying the input voltage by the number of stages in the circuit. However, there may be some voltage drops due to the diodes and capacitors, so the actual output voltage may be slightly less than the calculated value.