Ah. I suppose being a conductor in normal conditions isn't a factor in this situation (plasma is plasma is plasma). Opacity being the main factor in heating makes sense.
Something to do with the electromagnetic heating of the wire being quicker than the energy capture and incandescence of the air?
Ah. I suppose being a conductor in normal conditions isn't a factor in this situation (plasma is plasma is plasma). Opacity being the main factor in heating makes sense.
Something to do with the electromagnetic heating of the wire being quicker than the energy capture and incandescence of the air?