Abstract: This invention is a method and apparatus for creating artificially ionized regions in the atmosphere utilizing ionization trails of cosmic rays and micro-meteors to ignite plasma patterns in electric field patterns formed by ground based electromagnetic wave radiators. The applications are useful for telecommunications, weather control, lightening protection and defense applications. The invention lowers the power requirements for forming artificial ionized regions in the atmosphere by a factor of up to 1600 times lower than those required in existing designs and projections for creation of artificial ionized regions in the atmosphere.

Abstract: Apparatus providing reflectors for ultraviolet (UV) curing systems are described, wherein a diffuse reflecting material is used and a total flux reflected from a surface onto an exposed surface is increased. A cooling system may be used to maintain a temperature of the diffuse reflecting material below a softening point or maximum operating temperature. The reflector may take on many forms, including a parabolic or circular shape, and the UV source may be a high intensity UV light source.