Is There a Difference Between Plasma and Plasmoid?

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Plasma and plasmoid are related but distinct concepts, with a plasmoid being described as a hot ball of plasma. However, there is debate regarding the temperature requirement for plasmoids, as phenomena like ball lightning may not exhibit significant heat. The discussion highlights the cohesive properties of plasmoids, suggesting they can maintain a structure despite varying temperatures. Overall, the distinction lies in the specific characteristics and behaviors of each, particularly regarding temperature and cohesion. Understanding these differences is crucial for further exploration of plasma physics.
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is there a difference between plasma and plasmoid, if so what is it?

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If I'm not mistaken, a plasmoid is simply a hot plasma ball.
 
thanks that about answers it...

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Gokul43201 said:
If I'm not mistaken, a plasmoid is simply a hot plasma ball.
Are you sure that it has to be hot? I've heard 'ball lightning' and similar effects being referred to as plasmoids, and they don't all appear to have any significant temperature to them. There does appear to be some sort of cohesion, though.
 
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