What is Neon Lighting?
Neon lighting is a type of light that uses rarefied gases to produce brightly glowing glass tubes and bulbs. Neon lights are composed of an electrode placed at one end of an electrically-sealed glass tube and a low-pressure gas inside. They are a popular choice for interior and exterior lighting. The first neon signs were created in Los Angeles during the early 20th century. From this point, neon took off, becoming a symbol of modern industry, commerce, and progress in a world recovering from the devastating effects of World War I and the Great Depression. But there were some problems along the way. To combat these problems, Claude installed larger electrodes and made the tube burn brighter for longer periods. Unlike conventional lighting, neon lighting is a unique form of lighting. Its distinctive orange glow results from a rare gas called neos, which is both inert and colorless under standard conditions. In addition, neon is also remarkably durable, burning for 50 years or more w