Academically plasma is often considered as the fourth state of matter. Scientifically extreme heat or powerful electric current can split up atoms of a gas to generate plasma. It is a mixture of charged particles called electrons and ions. Modern technology made it possible to use plasma gas in the manufacturing of television. The screen consists of glass panes with plasma in between. The gas in the plasma state reacts with phosphorus, to create cells or pixels. Each pixel will have three sub pixels, which are of fluorescent lights of red, blue and green. In a chemical reaction, sub pixels emit millions of different colors. Color saturation in the plasma television is attributed to this new technology. There is an element of uniqueness in the form and content of plasma television.

Uniformity in the color brightness and saturation are the core reasons why plasma is considered the best option for large screens. There is no other television to match plasma as far as wider viewing angles are considered. It is therefore the most suitable television for group viewing either in large family gatherings or for commercial purposes. Longevity and cost advantage are other factors that made it a favorite choice of the consumers. In the early stages, plasma television had the inherent problem of burn-in, but now it is completely eliminated thanks to the special techniques adopted. High quality phosphorus gas with suitable anti-burn settings could make modern plasma television free from burn-in problems. Today it is the most environment friendly television in the market.

Periodical up gradation of technology by the manufacturers helped plasma television to retain, if not to enhance its market shares in the recent past. Other than burn-in there was another concern for the consumers. It was the energy consumption. At a time when conservation of energy is a universal issue, consumers are naturally apprehensive about plasma technology. But technology once again helped to overcome this problem too. An example is Panasonic Neo PDP plasma technology. New luminescent material, innovative cell design and advanced drive technology are some of the secrets behind the successful venture of Panasonic. The new product could achieve energy efficiency by reducing transmission losses. Enhanced contrast ratio and 600Hz refresh rates with one touch connectivity makes plasma television a perfect choice for the consumers who will not compromise with quality. This and many more innovative ideas are being incorporated in the plasma technology.