Incandescent Lamp

Definition

An Incandescent Lamp is a device that produces light by heating a filament inside a glass bulb with an electric current until it glows.

Purpose

Incandescent lamps provide a simple and effective means of illumination, producing a warm, natural light suitable for various applications, from household lighting to decorative purposes.

Examples of Use

• Lighting living rooms and bedrooms with warm, ambient light.
• Using in table lamps and floor lamps for task lighting.
• Decorative lighting in fixtures where the bulb is visible and part of the aesthetic design.

Related Terms

• Halogen Lamp: A type of incandescent lamp with a halogen gas that increases efficiency and lifespan.
• LED Lamp: A light-emitting diode lamp that is more energy-efficient and has a longer lifespan than incandescent lamps.
• Fluorescent Lamp: A lamp that uses electricity to excite mercury vapor, producing short-wave ultraviolet light that causes a phosphor coating to fluoresce, producing visible light.

Notes

Incandescent lamps are known for their warm light but are less energy-efficient and have a shorter lifespan compared to modern lighting technologies like LEDs and CFLs.