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Mercury, Phosphorus, and Argon are arranged inside of the glass bulb in such a way that it reacts in a specific way.
The mercury vapour is heated to form a gas and then high voltage passed through the tube from one end to the other.
The gas emits ultra violet light.
The inside of the tube is coated with a phosphor coating which lights up (fluoresces) when UV hits it, causing it to emit visible light. Tweaking the chemical composition of the phosphor coating, can provide different shades and colours of light. No coating, gives UV (black) light.
There are two heating electrodes at each end of the tube.
On switch on, current is applied through both heaters via a ballast coil and the circuit completed through a bimetal switch (starter).
The heaters heat up, then the switch opens, causing a high voltage surge from the ballast.
The high voltage causes the mercury vapour to conduct electricity through the tube, at low resistance, causing it to emit UV light.
The current is limited by the ballast coil.
If the vapour fails to strike, then the bimetal switch cools and then closes again, starting again, until the tube 'strikes'. This is what causes the lamp to flicker before coming on.
Once the tube has lit, the low resistance path through the tube effectively takes the starter and heater out of circuit.
The heater ends act just as electrodes into the gas filled tube.
What else can I help you with?
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
Typically, if the ballast on a fluorescent light blows, the lamp will not work. The ballast regulates the electrical current to the lamp, so if it is not functioning properly, the lamp will not receive the correct power to light up.
How does 4 tube fluorescent work?
A 4-tube fluorescent light contains four fluorescent tubes connected to a ballast that regulates the electrical current flowing through the tubes. When the light switch is turned on, the ballast sends high voltage to the tubes to ionize the gas inside. This ionization process produces ultraviolet light, which then interacts with the phosphor coating inside each tube to produce visible light.
Which type of light bulb uses phosphors?
Fluorescent light bulbs use phosphors to convert ultraviolet light into visible light.
Is UV light the same as fluorescent light?
The UV light is different to that of fluorescent light. The UV originates from the sun. The latter one does not.No, it is not. UV is different.
A neon light is more similar to an incandescent light or fluorescent light and explain how too Please?
A neon light is more similar to a fluorescent light because they both glow brightly. They provided light to as you commonly know.If you have ever seen a Neon light and a fluorescent light you will probably say that they are alike.
If the ballast on a fluorescent light blows will the lamp still work?
Typically, if the ballast on a fluorescent light blows, the lamp will not work. The ballast regulates the electrical current to the lamp, so if it is not functioning properly, the lamp will not receive the correct power to light up.
Fluorescent HID lights best accompany what soil type?
Fluorescent HID lights work well with all types of soil, instead try matching the type of fluorescent light with the type of plant you're growing. Standard fluorescent give of duller light and work better with starting a plant that will eventually go outside. Compact fluorescent, on the other hand, give of much more light and work best with growing larger plants indoors.
How does the compact fluorescent light globe work?
Ask your science teacher lol
Is fluorescent light a plasma?
No, fluorescent light is not a plasma. Fluorescent lights work by using electricity to excite mercury vapor and produce ultraviolet light, which then interacts with a phosphor coating to create visible light. Plasma is a state of matter where atoms are stripped of their electrons, leading to a highly energized gas that can emit light.
How does a compact fluorescent light bulb work?
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.
How does 4 tube fluorescent work?
A 4-tube fluorescent light contains four fluorescent tubes connected to a ballast that regulates the electrical current flowing through the tubes. When the light switch is turned on, the ballast sends high voltage to the tubes to ionize the gas inside. This ionization process produces ultraviolet light, which then interacts with the phosphor coating inside each tube to produce visible light.
Why does a plasma ball make fluorescent light bulbs light up?
Anything that excites the gas in a fluorescent will make it light. Static electricity from the carpet will cause compact fluorescent to light.
Which state help produce light in fluorescent light bulbs?
Which state helps produce light in fluorescent lightbulbs?
What is the purpose of a fluorescent light starter and how does it contribute to the functioning of a fluorescent light fixture?
A fluorescent light starter is a small device that helps initiate the flow of electricity in a fluorescent light fixture. It contains a small gas discharge tube that helps create the initial spark needed to ionize the gas inside the fluorescent tube. This ionization process allows the electric current to flow through the tube, causing the fluorescent coating to emit light. In summary, the purpose of a fluorescent light starter is to kickstart the flow of electricity in a fluorescent light fixture, enabling it to produce light efficiently.
How does a fluorescent make light?
http://home.howstuffworks.com/fluorescent-lamp.htm
Which type of light bulb uses phosphors?
Fluorescent light bulbs use phosphors to convert ultraviolet light into visible light.
Do light bulbs provide fluorescent light?
No it does not
