Lamps - Incandescents, Neons
Lamps, specifically incandescents and neons, are fundamental components in the field of lighting technology. Incandescent lamps operate by passing an electric current through a filament, typically tungsten, which heats up and emits light. This process, known as incandescence, is characterized by its warm, continuous spectrum of light. Neon lamps, on the other hand, function through gas discharge. When an electric current passes through the neon gas within the lamp, it excites the gas atoms, causing them to emit light. This emission is usually a bright, vivid color, often red-orange, due to the specific properties of neon gas.