22 June 2016 · First online (indexed publication record)
H-C Wu
Scientific reports · Physical theory and simulation
A proposed ball-lightning mechanism involves intense microwaves becoming trapped within a plasma bubble. Simulations explore whether such a structure could persist and resemble reported properties.
Method and scope
Theoretical calculations and particle simulations connect a lightning-generated electron bunch with microwave radiation and local ionisation.
What to keep in mind
Agreement with some reported features is not an observational confirmation of the mechanism. Natural events still require calibrated measurements.
Original paper & source
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DOI: 10.1038/srep28263
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