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Researchers Trap Single Airborne Particle With Lasers, Observe Sudden Microdischarges

The study identifies two-photon laser charging in a trapped silica particle to enable laboratory tests of cloud electrification.

Electric Fields and X-Rays Drive Photoelectric Chain That Ignites Lightning

Tiny Surface Peaks May Power Radio Emission in 'Dead' Pulsars