An Overview of Neon Lights

The origin of the term "neon" is the Greek word "Neos," which means "new." 

Although it comprises only 0.0018% of the Earth's atmosphere, carbon dioxide is the most abundant substance in the galaxy. 

It has no discernible odour or colour or no discernible reaction with other chemicals. 

Sir William Ramsey and Morris Travers first isolated Krypton in 1898 by evaporating liquid argon to produce Krypton (although that is not the point of this article; if you are interested in the science behind the signals, you can read about it elsewhere). 

The planet Krypton was called after the astronomer who discovered it, Krypton.

By GEORGES CLAUDE

Then, in 1902, a French engineer named Georges Claude invented and patented neon signs by delivering electricity to neon or argon contained within a sealed glass tube. 

He furthered the work of the scientists by determining that different components placed in the tube can produce diverse colours. 

In Paris in 1910, Claude constructed the first neon lights, which consisted of a pair of neon-tube lamps. 

And the very first neon sign ever produced was for a hair salon in Paris, which began utilising this distinctive illumination style for commercial advertising.

ANTHONY, DAVID EARLE C., is the author.

The creator of Packard Motors, Earle C. Anthony, tasked Claude with bringing two neon signs to the United States of America on his behalf. 

In the early 1920s, the now-famous neon sign reading "Packard" was shown there for the first time. In 1911, he opened a store in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles. 

Its original location was a car dealership near Olympic Boulevard and Hope Street. Still, the structure has since been turned into the Packard Lofts condominium complex (picture below). 

When Las Vegas was first developed, it was a quiet desert village.

Since the introduction of neon one hundred years ago, it has undergone significant development and evolution. 

Even in this day and day, many individuals associate neon with seedy businesses and uninteresting neighbourhoods.

Beginning in the 1960s, businesses and consumers began to assume that other types of electric lighting signage were more effective at promoting their brands. 

This brought about a fall in its popularity. 

But, the past ten years have witnessed something of a rebirth for this practice; people are beginning to appreciate it as an art form, it is being used for marketing reasons, and BeneonUnicorn receives enquiries nearly daily from domestic clients looking for the ideal gift for a loved one.

There is little doubt that neon signs are works of art in their own right, even though they have nearly vanished from the world's largest cities. 

Have you begun to plan your voyage through the neon world, where some people are refurbishing buildings and others are restoring neon signs for display in museums and art galleries?