Nikola Tesla and the Neon Lamp

Some people think Nikola Tesla invented the neon sign. But it’s really Georges Claude who invented it. (And yes, his name is spelled Georges, not George.)

Did Nikola Tesla invent the Tesla, then? Nope. That’s a different person. Then what did he invent? Well, he invented the neon lamp!

A neon lamp is a miniature gas discharge lamp. Simple as that.

How does a neon lamp work? “Neon lighting consists of brightly glowing, electrified glass tubes or bulbs that contain rarefied (thin) neon or other gases.” says Wikipedia.

Or, in simpler terms, a neon lamp is a light bulb that can make many colors when Noble gasses are inside of the bulb.

Fun Fact: Neon signs are made out of neon lamps! Pretty cool, right?

The neon lamp itself. Not too shabby.

Leave a Reply