* LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes): These are the most common type of backlight used in LCDs today. LEDs are highly efficient and offer good color accuracy.
* CCFLs (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamps): These were widely used in older LCDs. CCFLs are less efficient than LEDs but offer a wider color gamut.
The backlight shines through the LCD panel, which contains liquid crystals that can be manipulated to block or allow light to pass through, creating the images we see.