The first things an electrician learns about are lighting instruments, also called fixtures, lanterns, or just "lights." Lighting instruments come in all shapes and sizes, colors, etc. Each type of instrument has a unique function, whether it be a 10,000 watt Fresnel floodlight or a 750 watt Leko spotlight.

Some Basic and Advanced Lighting Instruments

The Ellipsoidal Reflector Spotlight (ERS)

The Parabolic Aluminoid Reflector (PAR)

The Fresnel