plasma globe
Glowing glass sphere
A plasma globe is a clear glass sphere containing low-pressure gas, with an electrode at its center that creates colorful tendrils of light radiating outward.
The filaments follow your hand when you touch the glass, responding to the electrical conductivity of your body.
Popular as novelty items and science demonstrations since the 1980s: Every kid wanted a plasma globe after seeing one at the mall.
Steady, soft light
- spherePerfectly round solid
- illuminationProvision of light
- ambientOf the surroundings
- tabletopHorizontal furniture surface
decorative lighting · desk lamp · night light · mood lighting · luminous · orb · corded · dimmer
Release of substance outward
- electrodeConductive interface point
- currentDirected flow of charge
- voltageElectrical potential difference
- ionizationCharge acquisition process
conductor · electron · arc · filament · high-voltage · tesla · induction · electromagnetic
Electrically charged atomic matter
- noble gasUnreactive periodic table element
- argonUnreactive element eighteen
- neonInert illuminating element
- xenonElement fifty-four, noble gas
krypton · state of matter · physics · luminescence · fluorescence · spectrum · photon · particle
Terminal phalanx pad
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- tactileOf the touching sense
- streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
- tendrilCoiling plant appendage
react · engaging · sensory · demonstration · educational · science fair · classroom · STEM
Novel small device
- curiosityDesire to learn
- conversation pieceObject provoking visitor comment
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
- toyObject for amusement
gift shop · science museum · quirky · whimsical · collectible · gimmick · retro · eighties
glow
Steady, soft light
- spherePerfectly round solid
- illuminationProvision of light
- ambientOf the surroundings
tabletop · decorative lighting · desk lamp · night light · mood lighting · luminous · orb · corded · dimmer · accent light
discharge
Release of substance outward
- electrodeConductive interface point
- currentDirected flow of charge
- voltageElectrical potential difference
ionization · conductor · electron · arc · filament · high-voltage · tesla · induction · electromagnetic · capacitor
ionized gas
Electrically charged atomic matter
- noble gasUnreactive periodic table element
- argonUnreactive element eighteen
- neonInert illuminating element
xenon · krypton · state of matter · physics · luminescence · fluorescence · spectrum · photon · particle · electromagnetic field
fingertip
Terminal phalanx pad
- hands-onInvolving direct physical engagement
- tactileOf the touching sense
- streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
tendril · react · engaging · sensory · demonstration · educational · science fair · classroom · STEM · experiment
gadget
Novel small device
- curiosityDesire to learn
- conversation pieceObject provoking visitor comment
- trinketSmall worthless ornament
toy · gift shop · science museum · quirky · whimsical · collectible · gimmick · retro · eighties · kitsch
- plasmaions, electrons, protons, charged particles, ionosphere
- discharge tubesfluorescent tube, neon tube, neon lamp, neon light, neon bulb
- plasma devicestokamak, sputtering
- light displayslight shows, light show, laser show, laser shows, firework display
- Electrical Dischargesarc, spark, lightning, corona, electric arc
plasma globecandle
Wax stick with wick
oil lamp · tallow candle · kerosene lantern · torch · gas lamp
plasma globepaperweight
Small heavy desk object
sculpture · figurine · vase · bookend · glass sphere
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