Plasma ball and effects luminous

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The luminous effects seen in plasma balls primarily result from the recombination of electrons with ions, which emits light. The process involves ionization of atoms, followed by accelerated electrons colliding with these atoms or ions, leading to excitation. When these excited atoms or ions relax, they release photons, contributing to the visible glow. Plasma balls, typically 6-inch glass spheres, demonstrate these electric glow discharge principles. Understanding this sequence clarifies the mechanisms behind the light produced in such devices.
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Are the effects luminous we see in plasma ball come from electron or ions ? Or the two ?
 
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Plasma balls? Are those the 6 inch glass spheres with the plasma discharge things? Had one once and it burned out. The light you see is from recombination. Electrons knocked off molecules recombine emitting the light you see.
 
Is it correct to say that part of the light this lamp produces comes from the sequence:

1) atom gets ionized
2) electron accelerates (its ion too, of course)
3) collision between accelerated electrons and atoms (or ions)
4) atom (or ion) gets excited with this collision
5) atom (or ion) relaxes emitting photon.

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