Function of starter in florescent tubes?

The starter in fluorescent tubes is an essential component that helps initiate the lighting process. It works by creating a temporary low-resistance circuit, allowing current to flow through the gas in the tube, which generates a small arc. This arc heats up the cathodes at each end of the tube, causing them to emit electrons and ionize the gas. Once the gas is ionized, the starter disconnects from the circuit, allowing the current to stabilize and the tube to illuminate fully.