A CRT monitor works by using an electron gun to shoot a beam of electrons that hit phosphors on the inside of the screen, causing them to glow. The electron beam is scanned across the screen rapidly through the use of electromagnetic deflection coils, creating a raster pattern to form images. Color CRT monitors use three electron beams and triads of red, green, and blue phosphors to produce a wide range of colors. While CRTs produce high quality images and have good contrast, they are large, heavy, and can pose health risks due to electromagnetic field and x-ray emissions.