What is Plasma Light?

When we think of plasma, we envision the novelty globes where you place your fingers on the glass and observe streaming random light trails.

Electricity in the 18th Century was also considered a novelty until brilliant minds like Michael Faraday invented the first motor application. Michael Faraday’s inventions in electricity set the world stage leading to the development of the electric grid.

Over one hundred fifty years later, what “novelties” could lead to another wave of innovation changing the landscape to meet the demands of today’s challenges?

Plasma lighting is set to replace LED lighting in our homes and workplaces. Unlike LEDs, which use a fixed color spectrum, plasma lighting modulates ionized gases to alter their color, hue, and saturation. Imagine a home where 80% of the electrical wiring in your walls is completely disconnected from the grid. It will feel just like when the power goes out; there’s a sense of quiet and peace as if our bodies can truly relax.

Every day, our bodies are constantly bombarded by electromagnetic radiation. Our homes should be sanctuaries, places where we can nurture ourselves, but instead, we live in environments filled with electromagnetic radiation (EMR), which compromises our well-being.

This holds true for indoor horticulture as well. The amount of stress plants endure when forced to grow in cheap, noisy, and unsustainable LED electronics destined for landfills.

I believe LED lights are excellent for vehicles because they provide the necessary brightness for optimal visibility. However, some people argue that certain drivers use LED headlights in a way that can be blinding. This can potentially lead to accidents, as oncoming drivers may literally be blinded by the light.

Plasma offers a sustainable solution for lighting. Our lamps are designed with minimal environmental impact and are fully recyclable. The lamp itself contains only gas, with no embedded wires or cement. The bulbs easily fit into the electronics and power supply. When the electronics reach the end of their lifecycle, BASE Scientific provides a credit toward a new power supply. We restore the old power supplies and repurpose them for secondary markets.