For Fluorescent Lamp we have terms and definitions in 4 topics. The topics are Computer Monitor, Concert Lighting, Energy and Lighting.

Fluorescent Lamp (Computer Monitor)

A glass tube filled with mercury gas and coated on its inner surface with phosphors. When the gas is charged with an electrical current, radiation is produced which in turn energizes the phosphors, causing the phosphors to glow.

Fluorescent Lamp (Concert Lighting)

A type of lamp which converts UV light into visible light through fluorescence. Fluorescent lamps are one of the least commonly used lamps on stage.
See Also: Fluorescence Ultra Violet

Fluorescent Lamp (Energy)

A tubular electric lamp that is coated on its inner surface with a phosphor and that contains mercury vapor whose bombardment by electrons from the cathode provides ultraviolet light which causes the phosphor to emit visible light either of a selected color or closely approximating daylight.

Fluorescent Lamp (Lighting)

A very energy efficient type of lamp that produces light through the activation of the phosphor coating on the inside surface of a glass envelope. These lamps come in may shapes, wattages, and colors.

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