Trapping a single particle to reveal the first spark of lightning

Andrea Stöllner experimental chamberA bold new laser-based technique allows researchers to trap and charge a single aerosol particle, opening a window into how tiny ice crystals in clouds can store and release electrical energy. As the team discovered, laser photons can remove electrons from these particles one by one, allowing scientists to observe how they charge, discharge, and behave. […]

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