Who invented fluorescent lighting?
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The question is asking about the inventor of fluorescent lighting and likely seeks historical information regarding who developed this technology and when.
Answer
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Peter Cooper Hewitt developed the basis for the modern fluorescent light in the early 20th century.
Answer for screen readers
Peter Cooper Hewitt developed the basis for the modern fluorescent light in the early 20th century.
More Information
Peter Cooper Hewitt's work on the mercury vapor lamp laid the groundwork for modern fluorescent lighting, and later improvements by others like Edmund Germer made them commercially viable.
Sources
- Brief History of Fluorescent Lighting - HH Fluorescent Parts - hhfluorescentparts.net
- Fluorescent lamp - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org