Abstract
The evolution of a plasmoid (fireball) ejected by localized microwaves from a solid substrate is presented. The plasmoid is first fed by the substrate material (glass in this case) through a plasma column, which is detached from the substrate, and then evolves as a stable fireball buoyant in the air atmosphere. The experimental characterization of these fireballs is presented, and their resemblance to the ball lightning in nature is indicated.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 5772018 |
Pages (from-to) | 2198-2199 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science |
Volume | 39 |
Issue number | 11 PART 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Nov 2011 |
Keywords
- Atmospheric-pressure plasmas
- microwave ovens
- plasma material processing
- plasma sources