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My question is can plasma be used to conduct electricity as efficiently as a solid conductor? I know stability is an issue , but can it be overcome.
Can Plasma Conduct Electricity?
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Common as discharge tubes are based on conduction by plasma.
Light or other radiation is generated so the transport is not efficient.
Light or other radiation is generated so the transport is not efficient.
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