On 8/5/2014 4:19 AM, Moe DeLoughan wrote:
> On 8/4/2014 3:07 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
>> I'm pretty ignorant on the subject but having electromagnitic
>> radiation of considerable wattage raining down on our heads
>
> You just described sunshine. Scared of it, are you?
>

As a matter of fact, I am scared of sunlight. At one time, exposure to
light for a few seconds would cause blisters on my arms. These days, I
find direct sunlight to be uncomfortable. The reality is that sunlight
is dangerous stuff. Surprise! :-)

OTOH, sunshine doesn't generate a current in conductors because it's a
class of electromagnetic radiation in the visible light spectrum.
Obviously, generating currents in induction coils is the whole idea of
Tesla's power distribution scheme.

We live in a world where every electronic device has induction coils.
Electromagnetic radiation of considerable wattage capable of inducing
currents in inductors raining down on our heads would send us back to
the stone ages. Everybody goes on and on about wireless power
distribution but you guys just haven't thought this out.

These days we transfer power wirelessly in consumer products like
induction cooktops and Qi chargers but the working frequency is kept low
to limit the power range to short distances.