Solico lamps are quality neon lamps. A neon lamp is a miniature gas discharge lamp. The lamp typically consists of a small glass capsule that contains a mixture of neon and other gases at a low pressure and two electrodes. When sufficient voltage is applied and sufficient current is supplied between the electrodes, the lamp produces an orange glow discharge.
Uses of Neon Solico Lamps
The glowing portion in the lamp is a thin region near the cathode; the larger and much longer neon signs are also glow discharges, but they use the positive column which is not present in the ordinary neon solico lamps. Neon glow lamps are widely used as indicator lamps in the displays of electronic instruments and appliances.
The Basic Neon Light Construction
Neon light designs vary wildly, and some of the most elaborate neon installations may have very unique constructions. But your average neon sign is very simple, and consists of one or more molded glass tubes filled with low-density neon gas and capped with metal electrodes at each end. Unlike an ordinary household light bulb, there is no filament running through a neon light. Light is created by means of an atomic reaction with the neon.
How Light is Generated With Neon
Neon signs are connected to high-voltage transformers that charge the electrode on one end of a tube with a positive charge and the electrode on the other end with a negative charge. Positive and negative electrical charges are attracted to one another, and in this instance they rely on the neon atoms to reach one another. The neon gas establishes a connection between the electrodes, enabling an active electrical charge to build.
Controlling the Color
The color and brightness of any given neon gas’ photons is dependent upon the severity of the atomic reaction. When the neon particle receives its electrical charge, the electron speeds up and then slows back down to its original orbital. The difference in speed between its normal orbital and its sped-up rate is what determines the color and brightness. The most common form of neon gas maintains an orbital that leads to photons that are bright red.
