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plasma

[plaz-muh] / ˈplæz mə /




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Named after a 18th century precursor to electric cells, LeydenJar uses a technique known as plasma deposition to make a lighter, more efficient anode – an essential component of all batteries.

From BBC Sep. 10, 2026

Cook often lives paycheck to paycheck and sells plasma or items on Facebook Marketplace to keep up with bills.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2026

For fusion to continue successfully, the plasma must remain hot, dense, and stable.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Fusion systems require multiple models because different parts of the machine and plasma must be monitored and controlled at the same time.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

Five...four...three...Just as a third plasma ball ignited, the microwave shut off and the timer countdown vanished, along with the kitchen lights.

From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas

Machine learning has already shown considerable potential for controlling fusion plasmas.

From Science Daily Sep. 6, 2026

To avoid creating and managing radioactive waste, TAE wants to use a fuel that requires far hotter plasmas than other fusion companies aim for, posing a bigger physics challenge.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 28, 2026

"Dusty plasmas are like tiny particles in a vacuum box," said Bhavesh Ramkorun, lead author of the study.

From Science Daily Jan. 31, 2026

The National Ignition Facility at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory creates such plasmas by directing 192 powerful laser beams onto hydrogen-containing targets.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 28, 2025

One is to use plasmas instead of plates.

From "Zero: The Biography of a Dangerous Idea" by Charles Seife




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