Glow Sticks

A glow stick is a non-renewable single use translucent plastic tube containing isolated substances which when combined are capable of producing light through a chemical reaction induced chemoluminescence which does not require an electrical power source. more...

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History

Cyalume was invented by Michael M. Rauhut, David Iba Sr, Robert W. Sombathy and Laszlo J. Bollyky of American Cyanamid based on work by Edwin A. Chandross of Bell Labs in conjunction with Richard D. Sokolowski of Eh.M Labs. Other early work on chemoluminescence was carried out at the same time, by researchers under Herbert Richter at China Lake Naval Weapons Center. Richard Taylor Van Zandt is the registered inventor on the U.S. Patent 4,064,428  filed on November 1, 1976 for the original \"Chemical Light Device\".

Millions of glow sticks are sold annually. According to Steve Givens 15 million are used by the United States Department of Defense alone every year .

Uses

Practical applications

Glow sticks are used for many purposes. They are waterproof, do not use batteries, are inexpensive, and are disposable. They can tolerate high pressures, such as those found underwater. They are used as light sources and light markers by military forces, campers, and recreational divers doing night diving. Glow sticks are considered the only safe light source immediately following an earthquake, due to the fact that they do not use any kind of electricity to work, and there is no danger of sparking. Because they do not have batteries or contain electrified filaments like normal flashlights, they are safe for use in explosive environments. Special glow stick formulas emitting infrared radiation are used in conjunction with night vision devices.

Entertainment

Glowsticking refers to the use of glow sticks in dancing, one of the most widely recognized uses of a glow stick in the popular culture as they are frequently used for entertainment at parties (especially raves), concerts, and dance clubs. They are used by marching band conductors for night time performances, and in Hong Kong glow sticks are widely used in Mid-Autumn Festival. Glow sticks are carried by Trick-or-Treaters on Halloween night not only as toys, but as safe visible warning to passing automobiles and a way for parents to keep sight of children. A further application are light effects, especially balloon-carried light effects.

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