Dr. Andrew Yau
Well, the path in which the visible portion of lightning takes is plasma. But plasma is a gas. An ionized gas. So the flash of light you see is static electricity from the clouds jumping through that ionized gas (plasma) to the earth.I have a master's in EE. I'm creatable. :)
True. Plasma is a state of matter where atoms have been stripped of one or more electrons, leading to a highly ionized and electrically conducting gas. Plasma is commonly seen in stars, lightning, and some types of man-made devices like fluorescent lights and plasma TVs.
At very high temperatures, atoms and molecules in a substance shake violently due to increased thermal energy. This can cause particles to move rapidly and collide with each other, leading to an increase in kinetic energy and temperature.
Plasma is technically the state of matter that exists "beyond" a gas. Solids are heated to become liquids, and liquids are heated to become gas. Heat a gas sufficiently and it becomes plasma. We usually don't find plasma in the earth. It's hot in the core, but the pressure is so high that a plasma cannot form.
Plasma is the forth state of matter, beyond that of a gas. In comparison with a gas it is far more dispursed. Plasma is also a solution found in the blood which contains platelets, bloods cells and salts etc. On the basis that salts are dissolved in this, you could say this form of plasma would be a solution.
The thermal plasma analyzer was invented by Dr. George C. Tisone in the 1970s. It is a specialized instrument that is used to analyze the chemical composition of high-temperature plasmas.
A Thermal Plasma Analyzer is an instrument used to measure the composition and properties of high-temperature plasma in various applications, such as in space research, material processing, and environmental monitoring. It typically uses techniques like mass spectrometry or optical emission spectroscopy to analyze the plasma's chemical elements, ions, and temperatures.
A plasma consists of an gas in which some gas atoms/molecules are ionised. If it is is in thermal equilibrium then in order to maintain the needed level of ionisation will require that the gas is very hot. Of the order of 4-5,000 degrees Celsius. In a non-thermal plasma the electrons are hot enough to ionise the gas but the gas is at a different temperature. This can be achieved by heating the electrons by using a microwave or radio frequency field. As the electrons are light they do not exchange energy with the gas very efficiently. So in a non-thermal plasma the gas can be cold.
Plasma is typically found in nuclear fusion reactors, which are a type of thermal reactor that produces energy by fusing atomic nuclei together at extremely high temperatures. Plasma is the fourth state of matter, consisting of ionized gas with high energy particles.
Adding thermal energy to plasma will increase the kinetic energy of the particles within the plasma, causing them to move faster and collide more frequently. This can lead to increased ionization and excitation of the particles, generating a more energetic and hotter plasma.
Thermal Arc plasma cutters are manufactured by Thermal Arc, a brand under the parent company Victor Technologies, which specializes in welding and cutting equipment. Thermal Arc offers a range of plasma cutting solutions designed for various applications, catering to both professional and industrial users. Their products are known for reliability and efficiency in metal cutting tasks.
The electron thermal velocity is important in plasma physics because it determines how fast electrons move due to their temperature. This velocity affects various plasma phenomena, such as energy transfer and wave propagation, making it a key parameter in understanding and analyzing plasma behavior.
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The MIT differential analyzer, an analog computer.
99.999% of the universe is made of plasma
Yes. Stars are made of plasma.