Electroluminescence
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Electroluminescence
Emission of light caused by an application of electric fields to solids or gases.
In gas electroluminescence, light is emitted when the kinetic energy of electrons or ions accelerated in an electric field is transferred to the atoms or molecules of the gas in which the discharge takes place.
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This article is based on NASA's Dictionary of Technical Terms for Aerospace Use
