You have a failing bulb or ballast.
The light spectrum from an incandescent (a bulb) is closer to the spectrum of the sun than what comes from a fluorescent.
By far the hottest of the two light sources is the light bulb.
fluorescent
compact fluorescent light bulbs
No, the ballast's output is not matched to operate a fluorescent bulb.
EEdmund Germer (90% sure) made the first fluorescent light bulb
light bulb
The light spectrum from an incandescent (a bulb) is closer to the spectrum of the sun than what comes from a fluorescent.
The flourescent light bulb was invented in 1827.
1857
The energy saving light-bulbs are usually fluorescent. Neon is a type of fluorescent light bulb.
fluorescent light bulbs are usually from 9$-15$.
Light in fluorescent bulbs occurs when electricity excites the mercury vapor inside the tubular glass bulb.
In a fluorescent light bulb there is usually a drop of mercury. That mercury vaporizes as the bulb warms up and it becomes gaseous, enhancing the electron interaction through the bulb, making it brighter.
By far the hottest of the two light sources is the light bulb.
I need to buy another fluorescent light bulb at the hardware store
A fluorescent light bulb contains a gas which produces UV light when it comes in contact with electricity. Contrary to a normal light bulb this does not create any heat and is far more energy efficient.