Laboratory plasma

Laboratory plasma is a controlled environment where scientists create and study plasma—a state of matter similar to gas, but with some particles having electric charges. These charged particles make plasma highly responsive to electric and magnetic fields. In labs, plasma is used to investigate fundamental physics, develop new materials, or simulate space and solar phenomena. It’s different from the plasma in your blood or neon lights, which is also a ionized gas but at different conditions. Laboratory plasma allows precise control over temperature, density, and other properties, enabling detailed scientific research.