How do Plasma Balls work? Plasma ball explained!

Plasma balls are an incredible toy, but how do they work? Let's dive deep into tesla coils, the 4th state of matter, and of course, plasma ball lamps. Thanks so much for watching, if you enjoyed it, go ahead and subscribe to my channel! We have new content coming out every week.
Join Jonathan Allers as we investigate and explore the wonderful world of science!

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[DestructiveCreativity]

Can you think of any other examples of naturally occurring plasma?

[benjaminbutcher]

It's crazy to me how much I had previously taken for granted the science that goes into making one of these

[sevanthishekar]

You definitely explain better than my physics teacher. Who knew physics can be thought so easily and in a fun way?! Thanks a bunch! Looking forward to more videos!

[naterichards]

*Turns on plasma ball when I wake up*
Me: I love the smell of electrons in the morning

[xGSFxGoat]

You can get an electric arc to form outside of the globe if you have two different people lay their hand on the plasma ball, but separated by about 1/8" to allow for the weaker arc to cross the gap from one person's finger to the other person's. The short little arc gives a minor burn sensation of course so you can't do it for more than a few seconds at a time. I wonder if both people wore chainmail gloves if the arc could be stretched out longer than 1/8".

[carlynwalker]

Awesome explanation makes it easier to explain to my students thanks!

[thomasjpogue]

Man. This channel is such high quality. Thank you for the videos you make.

[Jurrb_]

i have a plasma ball next to my laptop, and always wanted to know how tf those things work other then just look cool, thanks for explaining!

[sshadow]

Man U deserve so many more subs GREAT video

[CamberFilmSchool]

Always interesting and entertaining. Good stuff!

[_Debo]

How many people bought a plasma ball before looking up this video?

[desmondschneider]

Plasma globes are really fascinating to me

[jonathankaas]

You earned my subscribtion. Keep it up!

[WildFloridian]

Super Cool to hear how a plasma ball works!

[norwAySMR]

I've always wanted one and I've finally bought it, just waiting for it to arrive :D so stupidly excited

[heatertips]

Great quality content! And a nice refresher on physics!

[SevenDeMagnus]

Cool I can't wait for mine, to arrive.

[MrExprise]

So if electrons are traveling through the air / your finger, can current be measured?

[fightfannerd]

Shocked this doesn't have more views? Since everyone has had a plasma ball at one point

[maximemorin-bigras]

Is it possible to brign à input... showing music in the Ball like tesla coil music expérience spectacle to our eyes ? Seeing music is awesome... it show the signal