What voltage level is classified as experimental voltages?

Experimental voltages typically refer to voltage levels at or above certain thresholds that are used in specialized research, testing, or development environments. The classification of 1 million volts or above is significant as it represents voltage levels that exceed standard operational voltages found in most utility applications.

At this level, the systems and equipment used must be specially designed to handle the associated dangers, including the risk of arcing and insulation breakdown. This also includes research into advanced transmission systems or high-voltage experiments aimed at understanding electrical behavior at extreme conditions. The voltage levels around 1 million volts are generally considered experimental as they are not commonly found in standard power transmission systems.

Lower voltages, such as 100,000 volts, 500,000 volts, and 10 million volts, do not carry the same classification; 100,000 and 500,000 volts are typically used in practical applications in high voltage transmission, while 10 million volts goes beyond practical application and into theoretical or experimental realms, but is not the standard for classified experimental work. Therefore, 1 million volts stands out in this context as the threshold for what is specifically recognized as experimental in voltage applications.