ocr: HOW DOES IT WORK? PHOSPHOR The energy to operate ELECTRODE ATOM MERCURY the lamp comes from the ATOM electrons emitted from one electrode. These electrons - - - - - : transfer their energy to the 11 - - MMMTW mercury vapor atoms, Lpee which 1n turn transfer energy to the phosphor atoms on the side of the eulie Vi2 tube. The phosphor emits ALRLURUULUDLULULS this energy as visible light. idaiailunalhs FREE. ORBIIING ELECTRON ELECTRON