Productions of light

Incandescence 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