The Glowhouse UK 8-inch Large Plasma Ball

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Our museum quality plasma globes are specifically designed for museums or specail purposes like movie sets, theme parks or special events. The moving, multicolored fingers of plasma light have been used by science museums for electricity demonstrations, to add visual interest for trade show booths and amusement parks, and to provide many other applications where interactive dynamic lightning attracts the eye and stimulates the imagination. Fine art sculptures from the finest electronic craftsmen. Processed to the highest standards in the industry, these electronic sculpture globes are made to provide years of mesmerizing performance. - Huge, 8 inch Plasma Lightning Ball. Ball is 8 inches or 20cm in diameter, height (including stand) is 28cm. Power source: 12V dc adapter included (SAA approved). How does it work? If you want to have a closer look, this plasma ball affords it as well. Peer down the transparent bottom to see the mechanism. But you can do so only when you’re using a USB port. Otherwise, the batteries will obstruct the view of the clear bottom.

You’d feel a giant jolt as an enormous amount of current travels through your body. Clearly, the feeling will depend on the amount of current that passes through your hand. To a lesser extent, it can also feel like something between a gas and liquid depending on the plasma density. Hundreds of science museums worldwide display our globes for electricity demonstrations. And, they make a stunning visual attraction for many creative display settings. Another chance to enter a magical world with this 6-inch diameter plasma globe. Create your own enchanting story as you touch the globe with your fingertips. Colored and glowing lightning bolts will accompany your every touch. Using NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite (TESS) and Kyoto University's SEIMEI Telescope, the researchers peered through 111 light-years of space to observe the star between January and April 2020. On April 5, they got what they were looking for: a shift in the spectra of light given off by the star, indicating a blob of plasma traveling toward Earth. The plasma ball is an engaging and safe tool for studying high voltages and the electric field and can be used in middle school, high school, and college level physics courses. A very large voltage is created by a Tesla coil-like circuit and this creates a high electric field between the central electrode and the inner glass. The Field is strong enough to ionize the gases in the ball (it pulls their electrons off) and the freed electrons undergo collisions which liberate more electrons from other gas molecules. This process is known as cascade/avalanche or impact ionization. On first inspection, you will notice that the plasma ball responds to your touch. This is due to the polarization of your body (a decent conductor). As you approach the plasma ball you become polarized by the electric field and this attracts more charge to you.With three modes of operation, you can choose either Off, Always On, or React to the Sound. Isn’t that cool!

School kids get more interested in science lessons if a plasma globe is used. Learning about static electricity has never been so visual and fun!

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It would be easy to miss a once-in-a-thousand-year superflare; the first direct observation of a solar flare occurred in 1859, meaning humans have less than a 200-year direct record of the activity of the sun's surface and atmosphere. Before the advent of electronics, solar flares and geomagnetic storms were not very noticeable on Earth's surface. They might cause the aurora to become visible farther from Earth's poles, but there were no satellites or mass communications to disrupt — though the 1859 flare, known as the Carrington Event, did cause telegraph lines to spark and, in some cases, catch fire. When it comes to analyzing the spectrum of the gases in your plasma ball, a good place to start is to analyze the point where your finger touches. Looking straight at the plasma globe, place a finger as far to one side as possible. This should create what looks like a vertical (pink?) stripe. Analyze this with your diffraction grating and compare the spectrum to known inert (noble) gases. Since there is often more than one gas, this can be difficult but is worth the effort. a b c d e f g h Gache, Gabriel (January 31, 2008). "How do plasma lamps work?". Softpedia. Archived from the original on February 10, 2009 . Retrieved November 16, 2009.

If you’re in the mood to throw a party, add some extra oomph with this product. It sure will light up your party and lighten up the atmosphere, in a literal sense!The base and the orb are lightweight, making it easy or you to carry it around or move from one room to another. For an unforgettable light show, use this plasma ball in a darkened room. The orb doesn’t look as vivid in a well-lit room. Chamberlin, Kent; Smith, Wayne; Chirgwin, Christopher; Appasani, Seshank; Rioux, Paul (Dec 2014). "Analysis of the Charge Exchange Between the Human Body and Ground: Evaluation of "Earthing" From an Electrical Perspective". Journal of Chiropractic Medicine. 13 (4): 239–246. doi: 10.1016/j.jcm.2014.10.001. PMC 4241473. PMID 25435837. Most people think that plasma balls are not safe although this is a mere misconception. Due to its appearance and aura, people get cowed. Generally, plasma balls are safe and would not harm you if you use them correctly. Every plasma lamp comes with an instruction manual and you should make sure to read it thoroughly before using it. There are directions and usage information provided in the instruction manual that you must follow.