Incredible display of a glowing plasma toroid!

Marvel at the incredible sight of a floating plasma toroid, created by xenon gas within a custom-built globe.

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The plasma toroid is a phenomena that has been known for over 100 years. Discharges like this have been seen by many plasma artists and researchers. The plasma toroid became popular on YouTube due to numerous science communicators reproducing the effect.

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