On Sun, 2 May 2010 18:24:46 -0400, "Ed Huntress"
wrote:


Furthermore, the
second phase only needs to be strong enough, and close enough to proper
phase, to keep the motor moving until it picks up a driving pulse from
the
primary phase.

Ed, I'm surprised at you presenting such handwaving floobydust.
Driving pulse indeed! Such hubris from thee, editor and illucidator
of obscure contributions by the technically competent, champion of
rigorous research and questor of truth? Shame on you! :)