Illuminating the world after the sun went down, was a messy, arduous, hazardous task. Of course, mankind has found other sources of light over the course of history. Fire is obviously the earliest of these from the campfires of our cave-dwelling ancestors to the spirit lamps still used where there is no electricity. But electricity is the source of artificial light today, starting with the invention of the incandescent light by Joseph Swan and Thomas Edison and progressing via fluorescent lighting to modern light emitting diode (LED) light.
However, Conversion of different energy to electrical energy is a little complex. But science came to the rescue and the problem was resolved. Scientists designed different essential component in the process of making light that interconverts energy. Different types of lamps and lighting devices convert energy in different ways and with differing efficiencies.
The first light bulb was the Tungsten lamp, in which electrical energy heats a filament to a white-hot glow; thus, thermal energy is converted into light energy. Light emission from the solid filament is a continuum and gives a visible spectrum, much like a rainbow. Unfortunately, the efficiency with which electrical energy is converted to visible light energy is only about 5-10%. This implies that the Tungsten bulbs consume too much energy.
In order to solve this problem, CFL or the Compact Fluorescent Bulbs came in. In this device, the electrical energy is converted into atomic excitation energy in the vapour of mercury atoms, inside a tube. In this case, the energy conversion efficiency is about twice than that of a Tungsten bulb; roughly at around 20%. However, the spectrum of light emitted by these lamps (when the electrons return to their non-excited state) is not continuous; instead, light is emitted at specific wavelengths and colours corresponding to the electrical energy levels of the mercury atoms. Household fluorescent tubes, therefore, have a coating of white phosphor inside, to convert this light emission into a more continuous spectrum. Replacing the mercury vapour with other gases, such as neon (which gives an orange light) or other inert gases, allows the production of many different coloured fluorescent lamps, used for luminous displays and signs (see image). Different phosphor coatings also change the colour of the light from the lamp.
CFL’s gained in popularity over bulbs in all over the world. It just because of the several advantages;
CFLs are up to four times more efficient than incandescent bulbs. By replacing a 100-watt incandescent bulb with a 22 watt CFL for the same amount of light, as CFLs use 50 – 80% less energy than incandescent lights. CFL’s are less expensive in the long run as they last much longer than incandescent bulbs.CFLs are highly versatile and can be used in any setting that you would normally use incandescent bulbs. They come in enough shapes and sizes that you can use them for recessed fixtures, table lamps, track lighting, or ceiling lighting.
Although despite having a large number of benefits of CFL over the Tungsten lamps, it is banned in many European countries. This is because of the presence of mercury in CFL’s. Mercury is a toxic metal, and while it doesn’t pose any danger when the bulb is being used, it may be released if the bulb is broken, or if disposed of incorrectly. Thus, disposing of fused CFL’s became an alarming topic. As a result, its use is banned in many countries conscious of the environmental hazards.
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