What is an Arc Lamp ?
Arc Lamp Definition
An arc lamp is an electric lamp that creates light by forming an arc between two electrodes.

Construction
Arc lamps have two electrodes in a glass tube filled with an inert gas.
Working Principle
They work by ionizing the gas, creating an arc that emits light.

Types and Colors
Different gases produce different light colors; for example, xenon gives white light, neon gives red, and mercury gives bluish light.
Applications
Outdoor lighting
Flashlights in cameras
Floodlights
Searchlights
Microscope lighting (and other research applications)
Therapeutics
Blueprinting
Projectors (including cinema projectors)
Endoscopy