Electric plasma discharge

Electric plasma discharge occurs when an electric current flows through a gas, turning it into plasma—the fourth state of matter composed of charged particles. This process happens when the electric field energizes the gas molecules, stripping electrons and creating free ions. As a result, the gas becomes conductive and emits light, producing phenomena like neon lights, sparks, or lightning. Plasma discharges are used in various applications, from fluorescent lighting to plasma cutting, leveraging the unique properties of ionized gases to transfer energy efficiently.