Abstract: A camera module includes a circuit board, an image sensor, a filter removable switch, a camera lens, and a thermally conductive structure. The circuit board has a surface. The image sensor is disposed on the surface. The filter removable switch is located over the surface. The camera lens is on the light-sensing path of the image sensor. The thermally conductive structure is contacted between the circuit board and the filter removable switch and has a channel. The image sensor is located in the channel.

Abstract: A system and apparatus for electron beam melting comprises a superconducting radio frequency accelerator configured to produce an electron beam, a conduction cooling system configured to cool the superconducting radio frequency accelerator, and an electron beam melting system wherein the electron beam melts power in a build chamber of the electron beam melting apparatus.

Abstract: A liquid metal or spiral groove bearing structure for an x-ray tube and associated process for manufacturing the bearing structure is provided in which journal bearing sleeve is formed with a number of structures thereon that function to dissipate heat transmitted to the sleeve during operation of the bearing assembly within the x-ray tube to minimize thermal deformation of the sleeve, thereby minimizing gap size alteration within the bearing assembly. The structures formed within the sleeve are slots disposed within the section of the sleeve in which the highest temperature gradients develop. The slots enable an increase in thermal conductance away from the sleeve while minimizing the stresses created from the deformation of the portion(s) of the sleeve between the slots.

Abstract: A liquid metal or spiral groove bearing structure for an x-ray tube and associated process for manufacturing the bearing structure is provided in which journal bearing sleeve is formed with a number of structures thereon that function to dissipate heat transmitted to the sleeve during operation of the bearing assembly within the x-ray tube to minimize thermal deformation of the sleeve, thereby minimizing gap size alteration within the bearing assembly. The structures formed within the sleeve are slots disposed within the section of the sleeve in which the highest temperature gradients develop. The slots enable an increase in thermal conductance away from the sleeve while minimizing the stresses created from the deformation of the portion(s) of the sleeve between the slots.

Abstract: An X-ray generator comprising a target for receiving electrons and generating X-rays, a separator for dividing an internal space of the target into a coolant inflow path and a coolant outflow path, a motor for rotating the target, and a coolant inflow path and a coolant outflow path for supplying a coolant to the coolant inflow path and recovering the coolant through the coolant outflow path, wherein the separator rotates in the same rotation direction as the target when the target rotates. In the X-ray generator in which a coolant inflow path and a coolant outflow path are provided by a separator inside a rotating target, reduced torque load and reduced vibration can be realized.

Abstract: An electronic display including an electronic image assembly and a cooling system for an electronic image assembly. A closed loop gas circulation path and an open loop ambient air flow path are provided to effectuate cooling. A common heat exchanger is located in gaseous communication with both the closed loop gas circulation path and the open loop ambient air flow path. The open loop ambient air flow path facilitates removal of heat from gas circulating within the closed loop gas circulation path. A cooling channel may be located behind a rear portion of the electronic image assembly to further enhance cooling via the circulation of ambient air therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides an ultra violet irradiating device for aligning liquid crystal and also an water-cooling coaxial tube. The ultraviolet irradiating device includes a water-cooling coaxial tube configured with an inter tube and an external pipe enveloping the internal pipe. A light tube is disposed within the internal pipe, and an infrared filter layer is disposed between the internal and external pipes; and an ultra violet filter layer is coated over an external surface of the external pipe so as to filter out an ultra violet light beam having wavelength lower than 320 nm. The breakage of the unit filters resulted from inter pushing with each other or leakage resulted from overlapping of the unit filters can be readily resolved.

Abstract: A discharge lamp includes a discharge tube, a stabilizer housing provided in the inner space that is defined by the discharge tube, the stabilizer housing containing a stabilizer therein, a cover surrounding the discharge tube; a base connected to the stabilizer housing, and a heat insulating means. The heat insulating means prevents the heat of the discharge tube from being transferred to the stabilizer.

Abstract: A liquid-cooled light emitting diode (LED) bulb which includes a base, a shell connected to the base forming an enclosed volume, and a plurality of LEDs attached to the base and disposed within the shell. The LED bulb also includes a volume of thermally-conductive liquid held within the enclosed volume. A scavenger element comprising a scavenger material is attached to the base and is exposed to the thermally-conductive liquid. The scavenger material is configured to capture contaminants in the thermally-conductive liquid.

Abstract: A method of making a light-emitting diode (LED) bulb and an LED bulb comprising a base, a shell connected to the base forming an enclosed volume. A thermally conductive liquid is held within the enclosed volume. A laminate support structure connected to the base and a plurality of flange portions formed in the laminate support structure. A plurality of LEDs are attached to the plurality of flange portions and arranged in a radial array.

Abstract: An irradiation device includes: a light source having an amalgam alloy member that is disposed on a part of the inner surface of a light source tube; and a chamber in which the light source is disposed. The chamber includes: a main chamber body; and a first gas inflow port and a first gas outflow port that are formed in the main chamber body. The first gas inflow port and the first gas outflow port are arranged so that the outer surface of the part of the light source tube where the amalgam alloy member is disposed is positioned in a flow path of a gas that flows in through the first gas inflow port and flows out through the first gas outflow port.

Abstract: An LED bulb has a base, a shell connected to the base, and a thermally conductive liquid held within the shell. The LED bulb has a plurality of LEDs mounted on LED mounting surfaces disposed within the shell. The LED mounting surfaces face different radial directions, and the LED mounting surfaces are configured to facilitate a passive convective flow of the thermally conductive liquid within the LED bulb to transfer heat from the LEDs to the shell when the LED bulb is oriented in at least three different orientations. In a first orientation, the shell is disposed vertically above the base. In a second orientation, the shell is disposed on the same horizontal plane as the base. In a third orientation, the shell is disposed vertically below the base.

Abstract: A linear LED lamp is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention can provide an LED-based replacement lamp for a linear or “tube-type” bulb or a bulb with a linear filament or element. By filling the void within the lamp with an optically transmissive fluid to cool the LEDs without the use of a traditional heat sink, the light blocking effects of such a heat sink can be avoided. Thus, the LED replacement lamp can emit light in a substantially omnidirectional pattern. In some embodiments, the optically transmissive fluid medium is a liquid. In some embodiments, the optically transmissive fluid medium is a gel. An index matching medium can be used as the optically transmissive fluid medium. A color mixing treatment can optionally be included to eliminate color tints in cases where multiple LEDs of different colors are used to produce white light.

Abstract: A liquid-cooled light emitting diode (LED) bulb which includes a base, a shell connected to the base forming an enclosed volume, and a plurality of LEDs attached to the base and disposed within the shell. The LED bulb also includes a volume of thermally-conductive liquid held within the enclosed volume. A scavenger element comprising a scavenger material is attached to the base and is exposed to the thermally-conductive liquid. The scavenger material is configured to capture contaminants in the thermally-conductive liquid.

Abstract: An air disinfection device aimed at improving the efficiency and quality of air disinfection or sterilization may be achieved through an air disinfection device comprising a body housing a power supply and control unit, which, in turn, comprises an energy storage capacitor, a high-voltage constant current source, an ignition pulse generator, a ferrite-core pulse transformer, and a program control unit. The air disinfection device may also comprise an ultra-violet radiation source in the form of a pulsed gas-discharge lamp mounted on the body and enclosed in a tubular quartz casing. Given that the energy storage capacitor and the pulsed gas-discharge lamp may form a discharge circuit connected to the ignition pulse generator through the ferrite-core pulse transformer, the pulsed gas-discharge lamp may be placed in a bactericidal radiation translucent casing, resulting in convection air-cooling due to a natural draft inside the casing that disinfects and sterilizes surrounding air.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a luminaire includes a light source that generates heat, a dome inside of which the light source is accommodated, and a globe covering the light source through the dome. At least part of the dome and at least part of the globe are translucent or transparent. A liquid is sealed in a space formed between the dome and the globe.

Abstract: An irradiation device includes: a light source having an amalgam alloy member that is disposed on a part of the inner surface of a light source tube; and a chamber in which the light source is disposed. The chamber includes: a main chamber body; and a first gas inflow port and a first gas outflow port that are formed in the main chamber body. The first gas inflow port and the first gas outflow port are arranged so that the outer surface of the part of the light source tube where the amalgam alloy member is disposed is positioned in a flow path of a gas that flows in through the first gas inflow port and flows out through the first gas outflow port.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing electromagnetic radiation includes a flow generator configured to generate a flow of liquid along an inside surface of an envelope, first and second electrodes configured to generate an electrical arc within the envelope to produce the electromagnetic radiation, and an exhaust chamber extending outwardly beyond one of the electrodes, configured to accommodate a portion of the flow of liquid. In another aspect, the flow generator is electrically insulated. In another aspect, the electrodes are configured to generate an electrical discharge pulse to produce an irradiance flash, and the apparatus includes a removal device configured to remove particulate contamination from the liquid, the particulate contamination being released during the flash and being different than that released by the electrodes during continuous operation.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device for lightings includes a light source module, a heat sink, and a converter. The heat sink has a substrate and a plurality of heat dissipating fins extending outward from the substrate. A plurality of channels is formed between the heat dissipating fins. Insides of the channels respectively have a port open to the center of the heat sink. Thereby, the channels of the heat sink can effectively direct the airflow into the center of the heat sink, enhancing the heat dissipating effect of the heat sink.

Abstract: The borosilicate glass with improved solarization-resistance has a transmittance curve within an area bounded by respective curves defined by the corresponding equations ?=1.7·(??277) and ?=1.6·(??284) in a wavelength range of 283 nm to 325 nm. This glass has a composition, in wt. % based on oxide content, of: 55-82, SiO2; 10-20, B2O3; 1-10, Al2O3; 0-5, Li2O; 0-10, Na2O; 0-10, K2O; 0-10, ?M2O; 0-5, MgO; 0-10, CaO; 0-5, SrO; 0-15, BaO; 0-15, ?MO; 0-3, ZrO2; 0-5, ZnO; 0-2, CeO2; 0-3, WO3; 0-2, SnO2: 0-0.1, Fe2O3; 0.05-2, MoO3; 0-5, Bi2O3; 0-1, TiO2 and 0-5, oxides of selected rare earth and Group IVB to VIIIB elements. The transmittance is adjusted by varying the MoO3 content and if necessary the TiO2 and Bi2O3 content. The glass is especially suitable for use in a weathering apparatus.

Abstract: An LED bulb includes a base, a shell connected to the base, an LED mount disposed within the shell, one or more LEDs, a thermally conductive liquid, and a liquid-volume compensator mechanism. The one or more LEDs are mounted on the LED mount. The thermally conductive liquid is held within the shell. The liquid-volume compensator mechanism moves from a first position to a second position to compensate for expansion of the thermally conductive liquid.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mercury-free low pressure discharge lamp with a discharge vessel having an ionizable filling. The surface temperature of the discharge vessel, and thus the temperature of the ionizable filling, can be adjusted at least in some sections such that an emitting substance can produce the radiation required for the excitation of the luminescent substance. The temperature of the fluid is preferably adjusted in a temperature control circuit, using a temperature sensor, a pump and a heating device.

Abstract: A gas discharge lamp includes an arc envelope and a cooling device. Cooling passage is provided between the arc envelope and the cooling device. An airflow blocking structure is mounted rotatably to the arc envelope. The airflow blocking structure blocks airflow between the cooling device and the arc envelope except for a portion of the passage directed towards a top side of the arc envelope.

Abstract: An apparatus for producing electromagnetic radiation includes a flow generator configured to generate a flow of liquid along an inside surface of an envelope, first and second electrodes configured to generate an electrical arc within the envelope to produce the electromagnetic radiation, and an exhaust chamber extending outwardly beyond one of the electrodes, configured to accommodate a portion of the flow of liquid. In another aspect, the flow generator is electrically insulated. In another aspect, the electrodes are configured to generate an electrical discharge pulse to produce an irradiance flash, and the apparatus includes a removal device configured to remove particulate contamination from the liquid, the particulate contamination being released during the flash and being different than that released by the electrodes during continuous operation.

Abstract: A cooling arrangement for an electron collector of an electron beam tube has a plurality of solid dielectric spacers surrounding the corrector with an electrically insulative and thermally conductive dielectric liquid in gaps between the spacers. A water cooling system is arranged in thermal contact with the spacers and the liquid dielectric to provide cooling by water circulation. The cooling arrangement is a hybrid of oil and water cooling systems in which the electrically non conductive oil is arranged in gaps between dielectric spacers, the dielectric spacers provide a support for the surrounding water coolant system and ordinary water may be used to be pumped through the water cooling system.

Abstract: Disclosed is an intense pulse light device, in which plural divided light filters coated with individually different materials are rotatably and uniformly aligned around a reflection mirror in order to selectively filter lights according to wavelengths thereof, so that it is not necessary to exchange a handle body or filters, thereby improving convenience of use for the IPL device, and in which the loose contact of power lines and signal lines, leakage of cooling water, and penetration of impurities can be prevented, thereby improving reliability of IPL device. A semicircular reflection mirror aligned around a flash lamp installed in a body and a light filter section is aligned around the reflection mirror while forming a predetermined space therebetween. The light filter section is uniformly divided into two or four light filters so as to increase selectivity for the light radiated from flash lamp.

Abstract: A discharge lamp, and particularly a high-pressure gas-discharge lamp (an HID (high-intensity discharge) lamp or UHP (ultra-high performance) lamp), having a reflector and a cooling means is described. The cooling means comprises at least one nozzle (3) by which a flow of gas can be directed onto the discharge lamp, the at least one nozzle (3) being so arranged that it does not extend, at least to any substantial degree, into a beam path produced by the lamp (2) and the reflector (1). In this way, the cooling means does not produce any obstacles on the beam path for the light. With preferred embodiments, it is possible to produce a turbulent flow that surrounds particularly the discharge vessel (21) of the lamp and that considerably increases the effectiveness of the cooling means. Further embodiments also allow the discharge lamp to be operated in a plurality of different positions without individual regions of the lamp being too little or too severely cooled.

Abstract: A cooling air gathering plate for enhancing a cooling effect of a projector lamp is disclosed. The gathering plate has a notch to collect the cooling air at a lampwick, a welding point of the lamp, and/or any high temperature position of the lamp. A center line of the gathering plate matches together with an axis of the lamp. The gathering plate can be fixed on the lamp, a lamp reflector, or a holder for fixing the gathering plate to guide the cooling air passing through the high temperature position of the lamp.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cooling device for an electron tube designated to amplify a high frequency signal. The invention is particularly suitable for cooling electron tubes that amplify radio frequency signals used for television or radio. The electron tube installed on a portal frame designed to hold the frame. The device includes a first hydraulic circuit inside which a first fluid circulates to cool at least part of the tube. The device also includes fluid exchanger to transfer heat transported by the first fluid to a second hydraulic circuit. The exchanger is also located on the portal frame.

Abstract: A bulb-type fluorescent lamp has a case having an open end portion for housing a lighting circuit therein, an arc tube extending outside through the open end portion of the case, and a globe having an open end portion for housing the arc tube therein. An adhesive is supplied to the inner surface of the open end portion of the case at four circumferentially spaced areas, and the open end portion of the globe is inserted into the open end portion of the case. As a result, the globe is fixed to the case with the adhesive.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus comprises an LED-mounted substrate and an exhauster. The substrate has a flat area as well as one or more raised areas of trapezoidal cross section which each form a passage thereunder. LEDs are mounted on the raised areas. When the LED-mounted substrate is installed on a wall, the passages are enclosed by the wall. The exhauster removes the heat from the LEDs by drawing out the air going through inside the passages.

Abstract: There is provided an improved ultraviolet lamp assembly using an ultraviolet lamp with a vented closed end quartz tube having improved and increased ultraviolet lamp intensity output for increased germicidal and bactericidal effect for use in purification, sterilizing, sanitizing and cleaning systems. The ultraviolet lamp assembly comprises an ultraviolet lamp, a tube operative to house the ultraviolet lamp and comprising a closed end, an open end able to allow insertion of said ultraviolet lamp and having a plurality of vents that allow air into and out of an air space between the ultraviolet lamp and the surrounding tube, a tube divider operatively disposed between said UV lamp and said tube to thereby divide said air space into at least two air space compartments enabling air to circulate through said tube, and an air displacer operatively connected to at least one of said vents and able to produce air flow in said tube.

Abstract: An evacuated cavity is hermetically sealed between a baseplate and faceplate of a flat panel display. Melting a glass powder, or frit, on the perimeter of the viewing area forms the hermetic seal. After melting the frit, a first fluid is circulated through the cavity to speed cooling. To further expedite the cooling of the flat panel display, a second fluid flows externally along the contour of the flat panel display to insure that the cooling is uniform and thereby avoid thermal shock.

Abstract: The present invention provides arrangements for electroluminescent displays 10 comprising a packaged semiconductor light emitting element 12 that has a light emitting display side 16. A heat sink 22 is disposed in the region of a rear side of the light-emitting element 12 opposite to the display side. Electrical connections 28 from the light emitting element 12 pass through said heat sink 22. Drive circuitry 30 for the light emitting element 12 is connected thereto by the electrical connections 28 and spaced apart from the heat sink 22 in such a manner that at least one cooling channel 34 is defined between the heat sink 22 and the drive circuitry 30 for the passage in use of a cooling fluid.

Abstract: An emitter includes an electron supply and a tunneling layer disposed on the electron supply. A cathode layer is disposed on the tunneling layer. A conductive electrode has multiple layers of conductive material. The multiple layers include a protective layer disposed on the cathode layer. The conductive electrode has been etched to define an opening thereby exposing a portion of the cathode layer.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge lamp assembly (10) has improved thermal venting. The discharge light source (12) is housed within a reflector body (20). Recesses (40) are circumferentially spaced around an open end (28) of the reflector body. A containment structure (50, 50′, 50″) provides a structure that serves the containment function without interfering with the thermal venting.

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp device which allows ultraviolet rays to be uniformly radiated onto a workpiece having a large surface area and which can be easily adapted to the size of workpiece. In the dielectric barrier, at least one dielectric barrier discharge lamp is arranged in a hermetically sealed casing which has a hollow longitudinally extending main part that is closed at both ends by end parts, at least a portion of the main part of the casing defining a window allowing light radiated from the at least one dielectric barrier discharge lamp to pass therethrough onto the workpiece. At least one end part of the casing is provided with a passage allowing inert gas to be introduced into the casing, and at least one end part of the casing is adapted to allow loading or unloading of the at least one dielectric barrier discharge lamp. A plurality of casings are arranged side by side with their windows facing the workpiece to be irradiated.

Abstract: An interceptor missile including an infrared radiation detection subsystem and a window assembly in the hull of the missile optically coupled to the infrared radiation detection subsystem. The window assembly includes an inner window, an outer window, and a support subsystem between the inner and the outer windows defining a plurality of infrared transparent fluid flow cooling channels between the inner and outer windows. A source of fluid coupled to the cooling channels for cooling the outer window without adversely affecting the optical properties of either window.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp assembly and method of making the same for enclosing a lamp with a protective cover guard and attaching the cover guard to a base of the lamp. The cover guard is placed over and encloses the lamp and extends partially over the lamp base. A rigid metal or plastic ring is placed over the cover guard at a location where the guard extends over the lamp base and has a smaller diameter than the base. In this manner, the ring exerts a compressive force on the cover guard and base when assembled. The cover guard is subsequently sealed to the lamp base. Another variation of the invention uses a plastic or metal ring that is positioned over the lamp base. The ring has an annular cavity that accepts an end of the cover guard. The end of the cover guard is then secured in the annular cavity.

Abstract: Each electrode comprises a shaft (6) and a head (5), the shaft being sealed in a vacuum-tight fashion in each case in an end region (2, 22) of the discharge vessel. At least one electrode is cooled by virtue of the fact that its shaft contains a cooling tube system in which a coolant (11) circulates. Said cooling tube system is surrounded at a spacing by an additional enveloping tube (9, 16), the interspace (10, 20) between the enveloping tube and cooling tube system being fitted with a means of thermal insulation.

Abstract: Liquid-cooled discharge lamps of, for example, UV type are employed for sterilising objects, for example, packaging containers for foods. In lamps displaying a U-shaped luminant body and with a surrounding liquid container or envelope, cooling is improved according to the invention in that the base is provided with inflow and outflow channels for liquid, an inflow channel being directed towards the curved section of the luminant body. Whereby, cooling of the warmest section of the luminant body will be optimised, which results in a considerably lengthened service life for the lamp.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to very high power (one megawatt and more) electron tubes with cylindrical anodes. To cool the anode, which receives about one kilowatt per square centimeter, water is usually made to circulate in a jacket surrounding the anode with grooves to facilitate ebullition. The invention proposes a structure where the anode wall is drilled in its thickness and throughout its height with very fine and very numerous water circulation conduits. The anode is made in many superimposed sections brazed to one another by their edges. The conduits are formed in the individual sections before this brazing operation. The channels all lead into a structure for the distribution of cooling water which distributes the water uniformly in all the tubes. The anode can thus distribute a flux with power of over 2 kW/cm.sup.2 on a surface area of over 1000 cm.sup.2.

Abstract: A liquid cooled collector for an electron beam tube. The collector includes a dielectric body through which is formed a central cavity. Within the central cavity are disposed at least one electrode that dissipates the impinging electron beam. The electrodes are thermally coupled to the dielectric body. As such, when the electrodes absorb the electron beam, the resulting heat is conducted into the dielectric body. A plurality of fluid conduits are disposed around the dielectric body wherein at least one side of each conduit is defined by the dielectric body. Furthermore, an input manifold and an output manifold are also partially defined by the dielectric body and interconnect each of the fluid conduits. Each of the fluid conduits extend separately from a point along the input manifold to a point along the output manifold.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for preventing contaminated reverse flows in air or gas impingement cooled lamps. In an electrodeless lamp, a stream of clean air or gas is provided as a replacement for contaminated air.

Abstract: A PPM coupled-cavity traveling wave tube has an RF structure comprising a re-entrant double-staggered ladder circuit. Several cavities are separated by iron pole pieces with penetrating slots to provide RF coupling between the cavities. Re-entrant copper bars are attached to both sides of the pole pieces that define the boundaries between adjacent pairs of cavities. These bars extend diametrically across the cavity interior around beam drift tubes The re-entrant bars on adjacent pole pieces are rotated relative to each other by 90 degrees about the beam axis. The bars are hollow along their length, and thereby provide channels for coolant flow around the drift tubes. These channels communicate through apertures with coolant distribution channels in the outer cavity walls extending along the length of the traveling-wave tube.

Abstract: An immersible lamp for use in a photochemical reactor has an outer bulb (10) surrounding an inner discharge tube (1) which can be cooled by a flow of inert gas such as nitrogen from a supply chamber (23) though hollow guide rods (6, 7) into a remote end (27) of the outer bulb, and back out through an outlet hole (18) and an exhaust chamber (24). In order to facilitate swapping out of the discharge tube (1) in the event of burnout or changes in output power or output spectrum requirements, without the need for welding or glassblowing expertise, the discharge tube (1) is mounted in a pair of sockets (4,5), one of which (4) is axially slidable. The socket is spring-loaded (8), and thus readily adapts to discharge tubes of differing lengths. The socket slides along guide rods (6, 7, 16) which also serve as electrical supply conductors to the sockets (4, 5). Spacer elements (11) help maintain alignment of the guide rods, sockets, and discharge tube with respect to the axis (12) of the outer bulb (10).

Abstract: A coolant system for a high power microwave excited plasma tube is described which comprises hydraulic fluid in a coolant system structure for flowing the fluid into heat exchange relationship with the plasma tube. Such a coolant system can operate over the temperature range of -50.degree. to 150.degree. C. and may provide excellent optical transmission from 5700 to 10000 .ANG., thus being useful for cw or pulsed solid state laser pumps.

Abstract: A light permeating apparatus preferably employable for an exposing equipment, a drying equipment, a printing equipment for forming a pattern on a printed circuit board is disclosed. The apparatus includes an opposing pair of light permeable plates, a casing fixedly secured to the light permeable plates, a filter disposed in the inclined state in the flat space defined between the light permeable plates to divide the interior of the flat space into two parts, a liquid supply tube attached to the fore end of the casing and liquid discharge tubes attached to the rear end of the casing. The opposite sides and the rear side of the casing are designed in the flow passage-shaped configuration, and a plurality of holes are formed on the inner wall of each of the flow passages on the opposite sides and the rear side of the casing.

Abstract: In a cooling liquid recirculation system, walls of transparent jacket tubes for cooling a mercury-vapor lamp, which jacket tubes are provided separately from the mercury-vapor in accordance with the prior art are formed in optical filters to thereby decrease the temperature of an object to be illuminated. A recirculation unit of cooling liquid for recirculation of the jacket tubes is connected through an elastic duct to a light source unit such as a mercury-vapor lamp. These components are movable for practical use.

Abstract: A magnetron having an anode cylinder, cooling fins fixed thereto, permanent magnets vertically superposed on the anode cylinder and a yoke, serving as a magnetic path, for surrounding these components. The cooling fins extend on the windward direction to facilitate a discharge of the air in the orthogonal direction to the air blowing direction by an arrangement such that an outer width of the fins and a width of the yoke or the former is equalized to a diameter of the anode cylinder. Also included are a dielectric heater having a heating space for accommodating materials for heating and a space for accommodating the magnetron, an inverter power supply and a cooling air blower. The cooling air is discharged to the heating space and/or to the outside via a vent hole formed in a partition wall after impinging on the anode cylinder while cooling the fins.