Electric Universe / Plasma Universe
From Electric Universe
The Electric Universe is founded on the Plasma Universe, the theory promoted by plasma physicist Hannes Alfvén to highlight the importance of plasma, and its properties throughout the Universe.
| Electric Universe | Plasma Universe | |
| Premise: | Electricity is significant in the dynamics of the Universe | Plasma is significant in the dynamics of the Universe |
| Notable quote: | "The thunderbolt steers the course of all things" -- Heraclitus of Ephesus (540–475 BC) | "In order to understand the phenomena in a certain plasma region, it is necessary to map not only the magnetic but also the electric field and the electric currents" -- Hannes Alfvén (1908-1995) |
| Sun & stars | Electrically powered externally: The Electric Sun theory | Z-pinch and plasma focus |
| Surface features | Electrical scarring via electric discharge machining | Plasma negatively charge dust, grains and surfaces sometimes causing sputtering |
| Comets | Interact with electrified plasma | Interact with electrified plasma |
| Science | Some peer-reviewed, and more popular texts | Peer-reviewed |
