When I say “fake fireplace”, I mean something like those structures fueled by fossil methane that produce flame and heat but obviously don’t burn actual wood
When I say “fake fireplace”, I mean something like those structures fueled by fossil methane that produce flame and heat but obviously don’t burn actual wood
Not to mention that the plasma arc would be so bright that it would blind you.
Even worse, wavelengths of light change based on temperature so multi million degree plasma will blast you with ultraviolet and X-ray radiation
And that’s why you can get a sunburn if you’re welding without proper clothing/protection.
Technically speaking nothing is stopping you from building a plasma fireplace right now, it doesn’t need fusion energy. Just grab a stick welder transformer and place couple of carbon rods carefully next to each other. That might be a bit loud, a bit bright for your living room and might set things on fire and have other minor issues like killing your wifi-signal, but it could be done.
Or if you’re satisfied with a bit smaller “flame” you can get a plasma lighter from amazon for 10-20€.
on the plus side, your teeth will never be whiter! or your bones!