A descriptive term for the generation of illumination that is excited by the applications of an electric field to a system, usually in the solid state, which are systems that can be made very thin, resulting in thin-panel area effulgence sources and flat screens to replace cathode-ray tubes for electronic displays and image formations: The guarantee for Norbert's new flat screen TV said it employed the most electroluminescent system for generating brightness known to industry.

A display in which various combinations of segments may be activated by applying voltages to produce any desired numerical or other characters: Electroluminescent display devices present data, usually in the form of numbers or letters, when alternating current is applied to their electroluminescent segments.

A tool with an extra semiconductor control layer which permits storing of images for controllable periods of at least an hour: The desired image is projected onto the electroluminescent display screen with ultraviolet light, and it is completely erased with infrared radiation.

An appliance which provides light for rooms and is designed in the shape of a panel that is decorative as well as functional, providing radiance to various areas: An electroluminescent lamp is made up primarily of a capacitor having a ceramic dielectric with electroluminescent phosphor.

The amount of illumination of an electroluminescent lamp is determined by the voltage across the layer and by the frequency applied to it.

A light source consisting of a suitable phosphor placed between sheet metal electrodes; one of which is essentially transparent, separated by only a few thousandths of an inch (0.001 cm), with an AC voltage applied between the electrodes: The architect included several electroluminescent panels in the iridescent design of the new home, providing adequate light for the rooms without generating extra heat.

A panel, made up of photoconductive and electroluminescent layers that are used as either a positive or a negative image intensifier, depending on the amplitude and the phase of its two power supply voltages: The electroluminescent-photoconductive image intensifier receives the image and converts it into electrical signals; and subsequently, the electroluminescent layer converts the signals into a brighter light.