User:Electron9/Electron stimulated luminescence

Electron Stimulated Luminescence is light produced by accelerated electrons towards and hitting a phosphor (fluorescent) surface. The lamp lighting process have similarities with cathode ray tube (CRT) but lacks magnetic- or electrostatic deflection. Generated light is nearly identical to incandescents. The energy consumption is 65 % less than that of an incandescent light bulb. The 6000 hour lifetime is 4 times longer than an incandescent light bulb. Light emission is generated instantly when power is applied. The design is free from Mercury. The cost is estimated at 12 EUR per bulb in 2010.

Electroluminescence produce light by letting current through a material. Fluorescent lamp produce light by exciting mercury vapor in a plasma process which in turn radiate UV light towards a phosphor layer that converts the light into the visible spectrum.