what is a halogen lamp?

my college dorm room does not allow halogen lamps. what exactly is a halogen lamp and what isn’t? i would appreciate a picture to compare
also, what is NOT a halogen lamp? (so i can compare)

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Wired August 21, 2010 at 11:46 am

See here for some pictures and an explanation. They do run very hot and that is probably why your dorm doesn’t allow them.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halogen_lamp
Edit: Not a halogen lamp? Incandescent, fluorescent, compact fluorescent, LED.

zuma August 21, 2010 at 11:51 am

It gets extremely Hot, and is to blame for many houses burning down, or personal injury.

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