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This is a list of sources of light, including both natural and artificial sources, and both processes and devices.

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A video of atmospheric Lightning, which can be a spectacular source of illumination.

This is a list of sources of light, including both natural and artificial sources, and both processes and devices.

A typical "light source" emits electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectrum. The list is oriented towards visible light: nearly nothing emits photons through blackbody radiation. See also List of reflected light sources

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Combustion[edit]

A small fire in a backyard fire pit.

Natural[edit]

The Sun
Starry sky crossed with the Milky Way and a shooting star
Emission nebula and stars

Celestial and atmospheric light[edit]

Terrestrial[edit]

A bioluminescent fungus

Direct chemical[edit]

Electric powered[edit]

Color temperature comparison of common electric lamps
Some common electric lamps, with their color temperatures
Filament of an incandescent closeup

Electron stimulated[edit]

Incandescent lamps[edit]

Electroluminescent (EL) lamps[edit]

Gas discharge lamps[edit]

High-intensity discharge lamps[edit]

Other[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Goodbye, fluorescent light bulbs: New lighting technology won't flicker, shatter or burn out December 3, 2012

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