This document discusses light and its properties, measurement, sources, and effects. It covers various types of artificial lighting like tungsten, halogen, fluorescent, and high density discharge lamps. Tungsten lighting uses a heated filament and is cheap but not suitable for large areas. Halogen bulbs have longer life and are brighter but more expensive. Fluorescent tubes provide cheaper and longer lasting light but require complex connections. High density discharge lamps are very bright but expensive and can cause glare. LEDs are most efficient but also expensive.