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What was the first invention tube light or filament light?

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Platinum and Iridium Filaments: 1802 -1880's. Humphry Davy created the first incandescent light by passing current through a platinum strip. It caused a glow and did not last long, but marked the beginning of incandescent light development. read more

Platinum and Iridium Filaments: 1802 -1880's Humphry Davy created the first incandescent light by passing current through a platinum strip. It caused a glow and did not last long, but marked the beginning of incandescent light development. read more

Thomas Edison invented the first light filament that would not fail in the first few seconds of use. The above is the popular myth, but not supported by facts and patent. The original patents for a successful electric light (and there is a long history of attempts) belong to an English chemist Joseph Swan, who gave his information to Edison who then went on to large scale manufacture. read more

The incandescent light bulb first shone after years of work by many notable figures who contributed to the development of this revolutionary technology. Thomas Edison built on their successes and patented the first commercially successful light bulb. read more

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