Researchers Have Built a Plasma Jet That Can Touch Stuff, Like a Tiny Lightsaber
Nothing says welcome to the future like having your wound fixed by a tiny lightsaber. It might sound wild at first, but that's basically what a new plasma technology advance is now promising.
This exciting development means we could soon commercialise low-temperature atmospheric pressure plasma jets (APPJs) that operate out in open air, promising a new age in medical treatments.
Engineers from the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China have found a way to unleash a flow of microwave-generated ions so it extends far enough to touch nearby surfaces.
If you're not sure what atmospheric pressure plasma is, the most important parts are in the name.
source: sciencealert.com
