Studied by 5 peopleIncandescence description
When a an object like metal that is at a very high temperature.
incadecent bulb uses
desk lamps, table lamps, chandeliers
Electric discharge description
when an electric current passes through the air or another gas
Electric discharge uses
lightening, neon signs
Phosphorescence description
When light is stored and then slowly emitted after a long period of time
Phosphorescence uses
Glow in the dark items
Fluroscence description
When light is emitted by some sbstances when they are exposed to electromagnetic radiation
Fluroscence uses
Fluroscent light bulbs
Chemiluminescence description
When light is produced from a chemical reaction without a rise in temperature
Chemiluminescence uses
Glow sticks, also used in crime scenes
Bioluminescence description
When a plant or animal produces light
Bioluminescence uses
Angler fish, black sea dragon
Triboluminescence description
When light is produces from friction
Triboluminescence uses
Some crystals light up when rubbed against each other
LED description
When an electroluminescence light source made out of material called a semiconductor releases a small current
LED uses
Street lights, refridgerator lights, parking garage lights
Lasers description
When a device that stimulates atoms or molecules to emit light at particular wavelengths and amplifies that light, typically producing a very narrow beam of radiation.
Lasers uses
Printers, scanners, medical devices, surgery, cutting materials
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