1. Plasma !

2. On earth, we live upon an island of “ordinary matter
On earth, we live upon an island of “ordinary matter.” We have learned to exist using solids, liquids, and gases.

3. When looking at the universe as a whole, plasma makes up 99% of everything we can see. Solids, liquids, and gases only account for 1% ! 1%
99%

4. A plasma starts out as a gas

5. Then it is super-energized (usually by heat or electricity)

6. So much energy is added that the electrons are ripped away from the nuclei of their gas atoms

7. These “ions” are free to zip around and bump into each other
These “ions” are free to zip around and bump into each other. Light is given off when some of these electrons get back with a nucleus.

8. Natural plasmas
Northern Lights Lightning Stars

9. Man-Made Plasmas
Fluorescent Lights Neon Signs Plasma TVs

10. Check out this info on plasmas
You Tube the 4th State of Matter

11. Now for a little musical plasma
You Tube Dueling Teslas House of the Rising Sun

12. Here is how this new technology might light up your life
You Tube Plasma Light Bulb

13. How does a plasma TV work?
Discovery Channel Plasma TV