Can Plasma Conduct Electricity?

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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.
 
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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.
 

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