UC3M | Playing with plasma: the art of taming lightning
Full capacity
Organizer
Time
viernes 26 de septiembre, de 18:00h a 19:30h
Venue
Aula 4.0.E04 del Edificio Torres Quevedo de la Escuela Politécnica Superior (EPS) del Campus de Leganés de la UC3M
Collaborators
We propose an interactive workshop on plasma — a fascinating yet little-known state of matter that surrounds us in everyday life and plays a key role in cutting-edge technologies. Through visually striking and safe demonstrations, we aim to spark curiosity and highlight how plasma bridges the gap between the familiar and the futuristic, from nuclear fusion to space propulsion. The workshop will feature three hands-on experiments:
- Plasma Lamp: A simple and visually captivating introduction to the concept of plasma.
- Tesla Coil: We'll generate lightning and explore the nature of high-frequency electricity.
- Microwaves and Grapes: Using common household items, we'll create plasma and explain the underlying physics.
This activity is carried out in the framework of the ZARATHUSTRA project, funded from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon H2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 950466). Proyect Zarathustra: https://erc-zarathustra.uc3m.es/team/
- Plasma Lamp: A simple and visually captivating introduction to the concept of plasma.
- Tesla Coil: We'll generate lightning and explore the nature of high-frequency electricity.
- Microwaves and Grapes: Using common household items, we'll create plasma and explain the underlying physics.
This activity is carried out in the framework of the ZARATHUSTRA project, funded from the European Research Council (ERC) under the European Union’s Horizon H2020 research and innovation programme (grant agreement No 950466). Proyect Zarathustra: https://erc-zarathustra.uc3m.es/team/
