Please point me to a web page that explains, in reasonable technical
detail, how a plasma display works.

Vigilare..

With amazing color clarity and aharpness, plasma screens are a very
hot item for both home television use as well as for computer
monitors.  Below are some links that will provide you with information
on how plasma screens work:

http://www.howstuffworks.com/plasma-display.htm

http://www.monitors.co.uk/how_works.php

http://www.plasma-screen.co.uk/How-a-Plasma-Screen-Works.htm

Thanks for your question and if you need any further clarification,
please let know!

Regards,

-THV

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Thanks for the quick response!