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Central to his discussion is the concept of a "snapping gap", an impulse generator that has been modified over decades to produce phenomena like ball lightning. He explains that by carefully manipulating high-voltage systems—using fighter jet ignition systems delivering up to 100,000 volts DC—he achieved controlled, brief discharges of plasmoid-like balls of lightning.
His experiments involve Corona rings, magnetic fields, and electrostatic stabilization, producing bright, stable orbs that last several seconds, mimicking natural ball lightning. These experiments are not merely academic but could have practical implications for energy transfer and wireless power systems, though he admits the stability and longevity are challenging to perfect.