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FilipLand
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Hi!
Does it exist cables using ionized gas / plasma as the conductor available to buy?
Thanks in advance!
Does it exist cables using ionized gas / plasma as the conductor available to buy?
Thanks in advance!
What would be a reason you would use such a cable? Do you have some application in mind? Can you think of some disadvantages of conducting electricity with such a cable?FilipLand said:Well I have found many plasma torch cutting cables, and a bunch of plasma technology companies such as tekna.som.
I have read on http://www.efd-induction.com/en/Applications/Plasma.aspx that plasma are used in fibre-cables to make to promote the light-traveling in some way. Is it even possible to have cables using ionized gas as conductor? I have spent many hours looking for it on the internet without much success.
FilipLand said:I have read on http://www.efd-induction.com/en/Applications/Plasma.aspx that plasma are used in fibre-cables to make to promote the light-traveling in some way.
FilipLand said:Is it even possible to have cables using ionized gas as conductor?
FilipLand said:Well I have found many plasma torch cutting cables
Averagesupernova said:Sounds like star trek stuff to me.
I rest my case.rbelli1 said:Most of what you see on Star Trek about plasma is total technobabble and not relevant to reality.
BoB
Ionized gas cables, also known as plasma cables, are electrical cables that use ionized gas as the conducting medium instead of traditional metal conductors. The gas is typically a noble gas like helium or argon, which is ionized by high voltage and then used to transmit electricity.
Ionized gas cables work by using high voltage to create a plasma state in the gas, which allows for the flow of electricity. The plasma state is created by stripping electrons from the gas atoms, creating positively charged ions that can carry electrical current.
Ionized gas cables are generally considered safe, as the gas used is non-toxic and non-flammable. However, they do require high voltage to operate, so proper precautions should be taken to ensure safety.
Ionized gas cables are not commonly available for purchase, as they are still in the early stages of development. However, some research institutions and companies may have them available for specialized applications.
One of the main advantages of using ionized gas cables is their ability to carry high currents without the need for heavy and expensive metal conductors. They are also more flexible and can operate at higher temperatures. Additionally, they are less affected by electromagnetic interference and can be used in environments with strong magnetic fields.