Re: Streamers

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Original poster: "Jim Lux by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-qwest-dot-net>" <jimlux-at-earthlink-dot-net>

> It is possible to "detach" some free electrons from negative ions via
> thermal collisions with other molecules. This process requires fairly
> high temperatures (>1,000 K), but is it possible that detachment
> provides some free electrons.

It's very possible that the air temp in the "tube" after the visible spark
has cooled is still > 1000K... but your idea of lower density has appeal.