Corona discharge isn't supposed to occur in power lines, yet it's far from uncommon. In response, a couple of things have been done to prevent it from happening as much as possible.

The concept of the corona-discharge ozone generator is pretty straightforward — a high-voltage AC potential is presented over a large surface area, such that any O 2 in the vicinity has the ...

MIT scientists think the corona discharge known as "St. Elmo's fire" could help reduce the risk of aircraft being struck by lightning during thunderstorms. Credit: Anton Petrus/Getty Images ...

MIT scientists have found that wind enhances St. Elmo's Fire on the ground, but tames it in the air. The "corona discharge" skims harmlessly over airplanes, trees, and tall buildings. A controlled ...

When lightning strikes, a phenomenon called ' corona discharge ', in which small blue sparks are generated from the tips of plants growing around the impact point, may be confirmed. A research ...

Corona discharge isn't supposed to occur in power lines, yet it's far from uncommon. In response, a couple of things have been done to prevent it from happening as much as possible.