What should I consider when searching for a high voltage power supply?

[mortega]

I'm looking for a high voltage power supply. I have no experience with such a power supply, nor with all the terms or specifications used for such tools, so I'm looking for general suggestions to what to look for.

I want to generate an electric field or potential field between two points a few inches apart. I assume I can do that theoretically with a battery - because there is electrical potential between the battery poles. But I'm looking for high voltage. Not looking for the most expensive supplies, but nice if the voltage strength can be adjusted.

I don't need a strong field that might discharge, just a field.

Thanks.

 

[anorlunda]

As you say, any source including a battery can create an electric field. Hugh voltage means different things to different people. How high do you want and why? If you tell us what you are trying to accomplish, we can give better answers.

 

[Rive]

Sounds like a 'high voltage piezo driver' for me.

 

[jim hardy]

Do you want a unidirectional field ?

If an AC field would do, find a plasma ball in a thrift store.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_globe

 

[berkeman]

I'm looking for a high voltage power supply. I have no experience with such a power supply, nor with all the terms or specifications used for such tools, so I'm looking for general suggestions to what to look for.

Please tell us the application, so we can make suggestions appropriate for your background. Thank you.