On Apr 19, 2009, at 4:28 PM, mike wrote:
Plasma involves nuclear fusion, no?
Not necessarily. Plasmas are created electrically for most man-made
applications.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics)#Common_plasmas
Although if you consider the entire universe, fusion is by far the
most common source.
As Hannes Alfven observed, the universe largely consists of plasma,
and electricity (Birkeland currents) is by far the most common energy
source.
Shane Mage
This cosmos did none of gods or men make, but it
always was and is and shall be: an everlasting fire,
kindling in measures and going out in measures."
Herakleitos of Ephesos
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