Charging capacitors at different voltage levels

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cala - 360W for 30s from a 33uF capacitor at 12V? This is beyond absurd. If this were true, once you figure out how to build it then call the defense department and tell them you have the solution to their electronically propelled kinetic energy projectiles.

You're math for the energy stored in that capacitor is off by a factor of about 4.5 million. If you don't believe it, build this, should only cost a few bucks if you wind the transformer yourself.

Cliff