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Advanced Experiments with Plasma

One example of the kind of advanced plasma experiments explained in this guide.
NASA HEAT/Dr. Sten Odenwald
Levels
  • Advanced (9-12+)
Material Type
  • Activity/Hands-on
Heliophysics Big Ideas
  • Big Idea 2.2 – The Sun defines the space…
NGSS
  • ESS2 - Earth's Systems
  • PS1 - Matter and its Interactions
  • PS2 - Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions
Heliophysics Topics
  • Electromagnetism
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Magnetic Field
  • Ionization
  • Plasma
  • Energy
Heliophysics Missions
  • Solar and Heliospheric Observatory (SOHO)
  • Solar Dynamics Observatory (SDO)
  • Solar Orbiter
  • Magnetospheric Multiscale (MMS)
  • Parker Solar Probe
Material Cost per Learner $1 – $5
Language English

Gives a high-level understanding of plasma and how to conduct experiments using household devices, ranging from creating plasma with sparks to using an AM as a makeshift plasma detector.