fluorescent lamps
1fluorescence and fluorescent lamps — The emission of electromagnetic radiation, especially of visible light, stimulated in a substance by the absorption of incident radiation and persisting only as long as the stimulating radiation is continued. Also, the property of emitting… …
2Fluorescent lamp — A fluorescent lamp or fluorescent tube is a gas discharge lamp that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor. The excited mercury atoms produce short wave ultraviolet light that then causes a phosphor to fluoresce, producing visible light.Unlike… …
3fluorescent lamp — a tubular electric discharge lamp in which light is produced by the fluorescence of phosphors coating the inside of the tube. [1895 1900] * * * Type of electric discharge lamp consisting of a glass tube filled with a mixture of argon and mercury… …
4Fluorescent lamp — A glass enclosure in which light is produced when electricity is passed through mercury vapor inside the enclosure. The electricity creates a radiation discharge that strikes a coating on the inside surface of the enclosure, causing the coating …
5Fluorescent lighting other than compact fluorescent bulbs — In fluorescent lamps, energy is converted to light by using an electric charge to excite gaseous atoms within a fluorescent tube. Common types are cool white, warm white, etc. Special energy efficient fluorescent lights have been developed that …
6fluorescent lamp — Lamp Lamp (l[a^]mp), n. [F. lampe, L. lampas, adis, fr. Gr. ?, ?, torch, fr. ? to give light, to shine. Cf. {Lampad}, {Lantern}.] 1. A light producing vessel, device, instrument or apparatus; formerly referring especially to a vessel with a wick… …
7Compact fluorescent lamp — Low energy light bulb redirects here. For other low energy bulbs, see LED lamp. The tubular type compact fluorescent lamp is one of the most popular types in Europe …
8Gas lamps — Lighting with gas (methane) with illuminating gas products added for a brighter light, was begun in England in the early 1800s for lighting the streets of cities using coal gas, but its value was soon recognized and use spread to industrial,… …
9Flat fluorescent lamp — Flat (type) Fluorescent Lamps, are flat, and thin lighting designs used mostly for backlight. Applications may include LCD, signs, or general lighting. ee alsoLCD Fluorescent Lamp References: Mirae Corporation Mirae Lighting Samsung Corning… …
10Compact Fluorescent — A smaller version of standard fluorescent lamps which can directly replace standard incandescent lights. These lights consist of a gas filled tube, and a magnetic or electronic ballast …
