Straw Detector Critical Voltage Calculator

Calculate the critical voltage applied between the two electrodes of a straw detector (anode wire and straw wall) above which the detector becomes electrostatically unstable. Enter your values below.


Tension : grams (force) pounds (force) Newtons

Detector length (centimeters):

Wire diameter (micrometers):

Straw diameter (millimeters):

Critical voltage (volts)=

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