The fluorescent lamp first became common in the late 1930s.

To understand fluorescent lamps, it helps to know a little about light itself.

He thought of taking the fluorescent lamp, but knew Daddy wouldn't like it.

In the next section, we'll see what a fluorescent lamp needs to do to establish this current.

These days, most fluorescent lamps are designed to light up almost instantly.

"The time between invention and mass use of the fluorescent lamp was 79 years," he says.

Take our quiz to see how much you know about the science inside these fluorescent lamps.

Many offices have fluorescent lamps as a primary source of light.

Several requirements have to be considered when designing a fluorescent lamp.

The only sound was the hum of the fluorescent lamp over the desk.