Light Sources: Incandescent and Fluorescent Lamps

What is responsible for regulating the current flow through the fluorescent lamp?

Why do larger tubes require a substantial voltage to start the arc?

What is used in preheat lamps to preheat the filaments before striking the arc?

Which component is used for power factor correction in fluorescent lamps?

What is responsible for altering mains voltage frequency into high-frequency AC for fluorescent lamps?

What material is used for the envelope of germicidal lamps that produce unfiltered ultraviolet glow?

Why are fluorescent lamps equipped with a capacitor?

Which term describes lamps that use a filament/cathode at each end in conjunction with a preheating mechanism?

How does an incandescent light bulb produce light?

What function does the enclosing glass bulb serve in an incandescent light bulb?

What is another term used to refer to incandescent bulbs?

Which type of current can incandescent lamps work well on?

What is the primary reason for the wide use of incandescent lamps in household and commercial lighting?

Which inventor was issued U.S. Patent #223898 for the Electric Lamp in 1880?

What does the notation FC##T# for circular bulbs represent?

What type of power sources are compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) produced for?

Which color is usually indicated by the abbreviation EW for fluorescent lamps?

Where are DC CFLs popular for use?

What type of lamps are typically labeled BLB and used in bug zappers?

What do some families in developing countries use to power DC CFLs instead of kerosene lanterns?

Which historical figure invented the predecessor to the modern compact fluorescent lamp (CFL)?

What is the average rated lifespan of a CFL compared to incandescent lamps?

What is the most common color represented by the abbreviation CW for fluorescent lamps?

What distinguishes a compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) from an incandescent lamp?

How many hours is the rated lifespan of typical CFLs within?

Which type of lamp is denoted by the abbreviation BL and commonly used in nightclubs?

What is a measure used to compare the energy efficiency of different types of light bulbs?

What is the typical efficiency range of a CFL in converting electric power to radiant power?

Why is the spiral-type compact fluorescent lamp slightly less efficient compared to tubular fluorescent lamps?

Why is the output of lamps commonly measured in lumens?

What is the typical luminous efficacy of CFL sources?

In comparison, what is the luminous efficacy range for incandescent lamps?

What is one drawback of CFLs when compared to incandescent bulbs in terms of starting time?

What contributes to the shorter life of CFLs when turned on and off for short periods?

Which type of lamp uses a radio-frequency oscillator to excite mercury vapor?

What distinguishes Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps (CCFLs) from traditional CFLs?

What is one of the environmental benefits of using compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs)?

Why is the size of compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) sometimes an issue?

What might accompany the failure of the electronic ballast in a CFL?

How do CFLs offset the higher energy consumption during their manufacturing phase?

What is a primary objective of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) design?

How do CFLs help reduce greenhouse gas emissions?

Why might high output CFLs be larger than their incandescent equivalents?

What issue might be experienced when the electronic ballast in a CFL fails?

Who invented the modern CFL in response to the 1973 oil crisis?

Which company did George Inman team with to create a practical fluorescent lamp?

What is the most important technical advance in CFLs mentioned in the text?

Who patented a high pressure vapor lamp in 1927?

What part of a CFL emits ultraviolet light when an electrical current flows through it?

Which type of lamps have two main parts: gas-filled tube and ballast?

What was the fate of General Electric's invention of the modern CFL due to cost reasons?

What does the phosphor coating do inside a gas-filled tube of a CFL?

How does a fluorescent lamp convert electrical energy into radiant energy?

What was Heinrich Geissler's contribution to the development of the fluorescent lamp?

What is the fundamental process for converting electrical energy into radiant energy in a fluorescent lamp?

What early observation led to advancements in the development of the fluorescent lamp?

What effect does the instability of a higher energy state have on an atom in a fluorescent lamp?

What facilitated the observation of a strong green glow in Geissler tubes when an electrical current passed through?

In which part of the fluorescent lamp is the radiant green glow observed?

What is essential for incident free electrons to transfer energy to an atom's outer electron in a fluorescent lamp?

What type of lamps have a reflective coating inside the bulb to direct light forward?

Which type of bulb puts approximately double the amount of light on the front central area as General Service bulbs of the same wattage?

In what type of lighting fixtures are Parabolic Aluminized Reflector (PAR) bulbs commonly used?

What is indicated by the number in a PAR bulb's name, such as PAR 30 or PAR 38?

What contributes to the increase in voltage across the lamp for easy starting in fluorescent lamps?

Compared to incandescent lamps, what is a major advantage of fluorescent lamps in terms of luminous efficacy?

What is a potential health and safety issue associated with fluorescent lamps if they break?

Why is the ballast required in fluorescent lamps?

What characterizes the luminosity of a fluorescent tube compared to an incandescent lamp?

When operated for several hours, approximately how much longer can a fluorescent lamp last compared to an equivalent incandescent lamp?

In terms of heat emission, how does the heat produced by fluorescent lamps compare to an equivalent installation of incandescent lamps?

What is the primary function of the inductor in conjunction with the capacitor in a fluorescent lamp?