Plasma display based on XeF excimer fluorescence

Using a conventional ac plasma panel filled with a mixture containing Xe and F2, visible emission from the XeF "excimer" molecule has been demonstrated at luminance levels higher than those observed for the standard Ne-Penning mixture/MgO surface combination operating at the same repetition frequency. A novel aspect of XeF excimer emission is the ability to change color by a simple change in mixture composition. Color can be varied continuously from pink through white to blue while retaining the luminance at an essentially constant level.