A 2000-volt transformer can be used to generate large electrical arcs that ionize the surrounding air to create plasma. The electrical arc (blue) can be seen pulsing at 60Hz, which is the frequency of the alternating current used in the United States. The plasma (orange) actually allows the electrical arc to travel much further than it could through non-ionized air.
Source: https://youtu.be/htvFTahyi0Y
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