Cathode ray tubes use an electron gun and fluorescent screen to create images through light emitted from the screen. An evacuated glass envelope contains the electron gun, which shoots electrons at the screen, causing phosphors to glow and form the image. Color CRTs use three electron guns and phosphors to produce red, green, and blue light, creating a full color image. While bulky and potentially hazardous, CRTs provide high quality images through superior color and contrast compared to other display technologies.