How do glow sticks work?

Glow sticks are plastic made sealed tubes that contains two chemicals that interacts with each other emitting light. This chemical reaction - called chemiluminescence - is triggered by twisting the tubes with breaks a glass capsules releasing one of the chemicals.

Glow sticks are used for lighting as well as signage. Convenient, non toxic nor inflammable, their utilisation is particularly suitable to confined environments. The most common application are emergency lighting and party lighting at glow parties also called neon nights.