Abstract: As CRT display is housed in a magnetic shield to reduce the image distortions caused by the external magnetic field produced by an NMR scanner. To further improve image quality, three sets of compensating coils are positioned around the CRT display and inside the shield to produce magnetic fields which offset the effects of the residual external magnetic field components that penetrate the shield or enter through the window in the shield used to view the CRT screen.

Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp device has an envelope in which a gas that discharges to emit light upon application of a high frequency voltage is sealed, the envelope including two straight pipe parts forming a circulating discharge path, so that a high frequency electric current is caused to flow throughout the discharging gas in the entire envelope and a uniform discharge light emission can be attained.

Abstract: An electrical circuit for controlling the power consumption of high intensity motorcycle lamps which reduces the voltage across the lamps during long periods of operation and enables the lamps to alternate operation between full and reduced intensity. A mode selector switch is coupled to a relay switch for each lamp so as to vary the voltage thereacross as well as to a power control switch for full intensity operation.

Abstract: An electronic ignition circuit for an internal combustion engine produces a plasma arc across the spark gap of an ignition device. An a.c. circuit is formed of a push-pull inverter, and a center tap primary step up transformer with feedback coil. A capacitor network passes pure a.c. to the primary of an ignition coil so that the wave fed to the ignition device is free of any d.c. component. An impedance connects to the breaker points or equivalent timing device to time the arcing so that an arcing a.c. voltage appears when the points are open, and a zero or low voltage wave appears when the points are closed. The circuit can also be used to feed a continuous wave to arcing devices in the cylinders of a diesel engine for preheating and ozonation of the air prior to fuel injection.