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Clear glass sphere holding a swirling cluster of warm glowing particles against a soft gray background

About this illustration

A crisp 3D render of a polished clear glass orb containing a dynamic, luminous swarm of golden glowing particles arranged in an interwoven swirling pattern. This clean, futuristic visual works well for quantum physics, particle science, and abstract technology themed designs.

Prompt: “clear glass sphere holding a swirling cloud of glowing particles that seem to be in two places at once, 3D render” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-rendered glass and particle effects that closely match the brief, with only very minor softness on the outermost particle edges that is not noticeable in most use cases.

Also searched as: glass sphere particles · quantum particle render · glowing orb science · abstract science 3d · swirling particles glass

Direct file: 1408×1408 JPG

Using this illustration — common questions

Can I use this glass sphere with glowing particles illustration for free, commercially?
Yes. This illustration is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Glass Sphere With Glowing Particles” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/glass-sphere-with-glowing-particles-c4c7cab5) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this illustration?
The original is 1408×1408 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its square shape suits Instagram posts, profile or album art and product-grid thumbnails.
Is this illustration AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “clear glass sphere holding a swirling cloud of glowing particles that seem to be in two places at once, 3D render” and it passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
Where can I find more science images like this?
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