[mistermike]

As I don't have access to that paper, please cite some specific evidence that the resistance of the plasma channel is not orders of magnitude higher than metallic, or even resistive carbon conductors for a meaningful portion of the spark event, as opposed to measurements like "high" and "low." With voltages measured in the tens of thousands resulting in peak spark currents of 1-2 amps with racing coils, but more typically in hundreds of milliamps, I see no contradiction to my assertion that the DC resistance of the wires has no significant influence on a spark event dominated by the gap parameters and leakage inductance of the coils.

I didn't direct any attack at any individual contributor to this thread, nor was I attempting to stifle the highly scientific and academically stimulating nature of this discussion. However, your characterization of me specifically as rude and ignorant speaks for itself. Moreover, why did you wait until now to grace this thread with your vast knowledge of plasma physics, if its integrity was so important to you?