The Surprisingly Fascinating Way in Which Fluorescent Lights Work and Why They Sometimes Buzz

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Comprised of a sealed tube coated on the inside with a phosphor powder and filled with (usually) argon and a tiny bit of mercury, the way in which fluorescent bulbs produce light is extremely fascinating.

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