Abstract: A DC glow discharge lamp is disclosed, in which one the pinch seal portions of an arc tube of quartz glass with an anode and a cathode arranged therein in opposed relation to each other is bonded to a base by means of a ceramic adhesive containing a binder, and a conductive member connected around the cathode-side pinch seal portion is mounted in such a manner as to assume the same potential as the cathode. Even in the case where the binder mixed in the ceramic adhesive for improving the bonding strength is vaporized, it attaches to the conductive member and assumes a negative potential and thus is prevented from attaching to the cathode-side pinch seal portion. The devitrification of the pinch seal portion or the leakage therefrom which otherwise might occur due to the binder are thus suppressed, thereby providing a DC glow discharge lamp with an improved service life.

Abstract: Arc discharged by a short arc discharge lamp can be made so small in diameter as to appear like a spot. Therefore, the illuminance efficiency of the short arc discharge lamp can be made high and its brightness can also be enhanced.