Experiment goal
The laboratory question is narrow: can air, humidity and weak saline aerosol around a dark dielectric core produce red/orange non-thermal emission, and does the spectrum change with humidity/salt/power mode?
A strong result would show red/orange halo emission with spectral lines/bands, moderate temperature and dependence on humidity/salt. A weak result would be only thermal incandescence or no environmental dependence.
| Element | Function |
|---|---|
| Transparent test chamber | Contain high voltage, ozone, aerosols and discharge while allowing optical capture. |
| Ceramic/insulating base | Non-flammable support and electrical isolation. |
| Borosilicate/quartz sphere | Dielectric barrier and orb geometry. |
| Dark conductive internal liquid | Internal uniform electrode; dark core when off. |
| Outer grounded ring/mesh | Corona/DBD geometry around the sphere. |
| Laboratory HV AC/pulsed supply | Controlled field, current limit, interlock and auto-discharge. |
| Humidity/aerosol system | Dry air, humid air, water aerosol and weak saline aerosol. |
| Optical/spectral sensors | RAW video, spectrum, thermal camera, ozone/NOx and environment logs. |
Safety: high voltage, UV, ozone, NOx, fire and shock risk. This requires certified equipment, closed chamber, interlock, extraction, emergency stop, earth and expert supervision.