Abstract: A light source device includes a discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and inner and outer electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The inner electrode is arranged inside the discharge tube. The outer electrode includes a first outer electrode and a second outer electrode that are connected electrically with each other. The first outer electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube at a plurality of first contact portions that are located at different distances from the inner electrode and are provided discontinuously. The second outer electrode is in contact with the outer surface of the discharge tube at second contact portions. The second contact portions are arranged closer to the inner electrode than the first contact portions at a surface density greater than that of the first contact portions.

Abstract: The gas discharge lamp has a burner, which has a discharge vessel with a void, in which a filling of gas and other substances is disposed. Two electrodes protrude into the void, and between them, in operation of the gas discharge lamp, an electric arc develops. On the outside of the discharge vessel, in the region of the void, two auxiliary electrodes of opposite polarity are disposed facing one another. The auxiliary electrodes are formed by coating the outside of the discharge vessel with electrically conductive material. Prior to and optionally also during the ignition of the gas discharge lamp, high-frequency high voltage is applied to the auxiliary electrodes, which facilitates the ignition of the gas discharge lamp.

Abstract: A discharge lamp device which drives a discharge tube filled with a rare gas and has a first electrode mounted at the inside of the tube and a second electrode mounted at the outside of the tube. The lamp device includes a driving circuit that applies a voltage between the first and second electrodes. The driving circuit applies a positive rectangular wave voltage to the first electrode with a potential of the second electrode being a reference potential (0V) A backlight includes at least one discharge tube and the discharge lamp device.

Abstract: The invention relates to the capacitive modulation of the field distribution in a silent discharge lamp 1, by a structured, electrically conductive device 2 for definition of preferred locations for discharge structures in the lamp 1.

Abstract: A relatively small-diameter aperture fluorescent lamp is manufactured easily with high yield and at low cost. An aperture portion is formed in a manner that a thread-like member is inserted into a glass tube having an ultraviolet ray reflection layer and a phosphor layer formed on its inner surface, the glass tube is bent in a predetermined shape by using a bending jig, the thread-like member is pressed to the phosphor layer formed in a predetermined region in the bending member side of the glass tube while both ends thereof are pulled tight, the thread-like member is reciprocated, and phosphor of the phosphor layer in this region is exfoliated.

Abstract: A flash lamp (10), comprising a gas-filled discharge tube (10) made of glass and, at each end, a power electrode (14, 15) that is sealed by means of a glass solder (13), has a glass including one or more of the following U.V. transmission values Tw: at 180 nm: Tw>5%, preferably >9 %; at 200 nm: Tw>30%, preferably >45%; at 254 nm: Tw>60%, preferably >80%. The inside diameter of the discharge tube (11) may be larger than 1.2 times the value of the plasma channel diameter. The starting electrode (16) may be part of the reflector (30-33) or be connected electrically thereto. Flash capacitor (42) may be designed for a charging voltage above 370 volts, preferably above 400 volts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure discharge lamp of the ceramic metal halide type of the Philips MasterColor series having a molybdenum coil wrapped around the discharge vessel and at least a portion of the electrode feed through means, and having power ranges of about 150 W to about 1000 W. Such lamps are provided with a discharge vessel which encloses a discharge space. The discharge vessel has a ceramic wall and is closed by a ceramic plug. An electrode which is located inside the discharge space is connected to an electric conductor by way of a leadthrough element. The leadthrough element projects through the ceramic plug with a close fit and is connected thereto in a gastight manner by way of a sealing ceramic. The leadthrough element has a first part which is formed by a cermet at the area of the gastight connection.

Abstract: The cold cathode fluorescent flat lamp includes an enclosure chamber sealed by two reciprocally parallel plates of glass and containing a gas therein, an anode and a cathode disposed in the enclosure chamber, wherein the cathode is parallel to the anode, an auxiliary anode disposed between the anode and the cathode and being parallel to the cathode, wherein the auxiliary anode is attached to a surface of either plates of glass, and a printed circuit board for providing a voltage for the anode and the cathode.

Abstract: An electrodeless excimer UV lamp, comprising an enclosed chamber with a gas sealed within the enclosed chamber, wherein the gas is capable of being used to generate a plasma discharge, a first electrode wrapped around the outer surface of the chamber at a first location, a second electrode wrapped around the outer surface of the chamber at second location, and a power supply configured to apply a voltage to the first electrode and the second electrode. During operation of the UV lamp, a plasma discharge is generated by applying a voltage to the electrodes wrapped around the outer surface of the chamber to ignite the gas or gas mixture inside the chamber and generate a plasma discharge within the chamber, such that a specific wavelength of UV radiation will be generated by the particular gas within the chamber.

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp having a cap (2), an elongate discharge vessel (1) and strip-like outer electrodes (5a-5f) has a corresponding contact spring (7a-7f) for each outer electrode. These contact springs are arranged in the interior of the cap. The cap also includes a cap sleeve (6), which surrounds one end of the discharge vessel (1) in such a manner that the or each strip-like outer electrode (5a-5f) is in electrically conductive contact with the or a corresponding contact spring (7a-7f). Preferably, the transverse extent of the individual contact springs, at least in the region of the contact, is less than or equal to the width of the corresponding strip-like outer electrode. This design combines ease of installation of the cap with a reliable contact and a high lamp efficiency.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp of the ceramic metal halide type having power ranges of about 150 W to about 1000 W. Such lamps have outer bulb enclosing a cylindrical ceramic discharge vessel enclosing a discharge space. The discharge vessel includes an ionizable material containing a metal halide; a first and second discharge electrode feedthrough; and a first and second current conductor connected to the first and second discharge electrode feedthrough, respectively. A frame wire structure includes at least one frame wire, connected to the current conductors, through a conductor. The frame wire structure extends between the ceramic discharge vessel and the glass bulb, and is effective to reduce arc bending, regardless of the orientation of the lamp during operation in a fixture and regardless of the relative position of the frame wire to the arc tube.

Abstract: A non-oxidizing electrode arrangement for an excimer lamp that is formed by coating an electrode of the lamp with a layer of protective layer that prevents the electrode from oxidizing. The protective layer is preferably transparent and possesses a low permeability for oxygen (e.g., silicon oxide, magnesium fluoride, calcium fluoride). The interior of the excimer lamp is evacuated to a pressure level that is lower than the pressure level surrounding the excimer lamp at any time during the non-oxidizing electrode formation process in order to assist in preventing the excimer lamp from fracturing.

Abstract: In a lamp and method for fabricating the same, an outer surface of the lamp tube is dipped into a conductive transparent solution for forming an electrode by a predetermined depth, and then the lamp tube is pulled out from the solution. Accordingly, an electrode having different profiles is formed on the outer surface of the tube body. Also, the outer surface of the lamp tube is dipped into the solution by an acute angle, and is pulled out from the solution. Therefore, a problem of a nonuniform brightness between lamps is not generated, and light utilization efficiency is much enhanced even when using a plurality of lamp in parallel connected to a power supply.

Abstract: A low pressure gas discharge lamp with a tubular discharge vessel is provided with two separate capacitive coupling members at its ends, the discharge vessel having a small inner diameter of preferably less than 5 mm. Each coupling member has a cylindrical tube of dielectric material. The electrical connection to the coupling members is realized by pressing a spring element having an inner diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the cylindrical tube around this tube. The spring element tightly surrounds a metal body on the cylindrical tube while forming a number of contact points.

Abstract: A display tube is provided that can improve light emission efficiency without raising a breakdown voltage. The display tube has a tubular vessel defining a discharge gas space and a pair of display electrodes for generating surface discharge along the circumferential surface of the vessel and opposing discharge traversing the inside of the vessel.

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge type low pressure discharge lamp 11 includes dielectric barrier discharge type external electrodes 21, 22 on external ends of a tubular glass lamp vessel 10, electrically conductive material layers 31, 32 on the external surface of the tubular glass lamp vessel, and heat equalizing members 41, 42, which are provided on the electrically conductive material layer. With the constitution, the surface temperature of the external electrodes 21, 22 can be equalized with a local temperature rise avoided, thereby a longer life of the lamp can be assured.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Xenon gas and at least one selected from argon gas and krypton gas are sealed in the discharge tube, in which the xenon gas accounts for 60 vol % to 80 vol %. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device and a liquid crystal display device that provide light emission with high brightness and excellent brightness distribution and that can be manufactured readily.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device with an improved light emission efficiency, and a liquid crystal display device in which the light source device is employed.

Abstract: A light-emitting tube array display device includes a light-emitting tube array, a flexible sheet and a plurality of electrodes. The light-emitting tube array is constituted of a plurality of light-emitting tubes arranged in parallel. Each of the light-emitting tubes consists of narrow tube having a phosphor layer disposed and discharge gas filled inside. The flexible sheet is capable of flatly supporting the light-emitting tube array and deforming the light emitting tube array in a direction perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the light-emitting tubes. The plurality of electrodes are formed on a face of the flexible sheet opposed to the light-emitting tubes, which are capable of generating discharge inside the light-emitting tubes by an application of voltage. Each of the electrodes is formed of a metal film having a mesh pattern, a ladder pattern, or a comb-shape pattern.

Abstract: An external electrode discharge lamp 11 is provided with dielectric barrier type electrodes 30 and 40 on an outer surface of end portions of a tubular glass vessel 20. An inner wall of the tubular glass vessel of the lamp 11 is covered with a protective layer 70, 90 made of a metal oxide layer, for example, at least at a portion where the electrodes are arranged, so that the inner wall is not exposed to the inside space of the vessel 20. With the feature, a hole is prevented from being formed at a portion of the tubular glass vessel, and a long life lamp can be provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to novel discharge structures for dielectric barrier discharge lamps, in which discharge electrode sections 5, 6, which are associated with the individual discharges 7, of the respective electrode strips 3, 4 overhang adjacent sections of the electrode strips 3, 4.

Abstract: An electrodeless lamp includes an envelope (1) containing a fill of discharge gas, a magnetic core t(7), an induction coil (6) wound around the magnetic core (7), a driver circuit for supplying an electric current to the induction coil (6) to operate the electrodeless lamp, a socket (10) for receiving electrical power supplied to the electrodeless lamp, and a heat conduction means (8,9) thermally coupled to the magnetic core (7) for conducting heat generated in the magnetic core (7) to the ambient atmosphere to dissipate heat therein, or coupled to the socket (10) for conducting heat generated in the magnetic core (7) to the socket to dissipate heat therethrough.

Abstract: An external electrode fluorescent lamp and a method for manufacturing the same is disclosed, in which indentations are provided in a surface of a glass tube filled with a discharge gas by etching, and external electrodes are formed at both ends of the glass tube, thereby realizing close adhesion between external electrode and the glass tube.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are disclosed for an open chamber photoluminescent lamp. The photoluminescent planar lamp is gas-filled and contains photoluminescent materials that emit visible light when the gas emits ultraviolet energy in response to a plasma discharge. The lamp comprises first and second opposing plates manufactured from a glass material having a loss tangent ≦0.05%. In another embodiment the first and second plates have a dielectric constant greater than 5. In yet another embodiment, the first and second plates have a volume resistivity greater than 1×1012 &OHgr;cm.

Abstract: A discharge lamp of the short arc type having an arc tube, a hermetically sealed tube at each of opposite ends of the, a pair of electrodes which are located in the arc tube, electrode rods which support the electrodes, support parts which are each formed by part of one of the hermetically sealed tubes, optionally cylindrical retaining bodies which are each located within and welded to a respective one of the support parts and in which a respective one of the electrode rods time is held securely, and a trigger component which is located on an outer side surface of the support parts, the support parts of the respective hermetically sealed tube and/or the cylindrical retaining bodies are formed of a material that contains a metal or a metallic compound for increasing the dielectric constant. In this way, even with a great distance between the electrodes of the lamp and a high gas filling pressure, the operating properties of the lamp can be improved and it can be reliably operated at a low breakdown voltage.

Abstract: A flat lamp structure is disclosed. The flat lamp structure comprises a gas discharge chamber, a fluorescence substance, a discharge gas, and a plurality of electrodes. The fluorescence substance is disposed on the inner wall of the gas discharge chamber, and the discharge gas is disposed in the gas discharge chamber. The electrodes are disposed on the outer wall of the gas discharge chamber, wherein the gas discharge chamber comprises a dielectric substrate, a plate, and a plurality of rods, and the plate is disposed on the upper portion of the dielectric substrate and the rods are disposed between the plate and the dielectric substrate, and the plate and the edge of dielectric are connected. Additionally, the gas discharge chamber, for example, can dispose with at least a spacer to enhance the strength of the gas discharge chamber.

Abstract: A fluorescent lamp of this invention has a phosphor film formed on the inner wall surface and a discharge medium containing xenon-gas filled in the glass tube having the sealing portions at both ends. In this one end in the glass tube, an inner electrode is arranged and a first feeding lead wire connected to this inner electrode is connected to one of the sealing portion by penetrating airtight. On the outer surface of the glass tube, an outer electrode composed of a conductor spirally wound round it along the axial direction of the tube. At the other end of the glass tube, a second feeding lead wire is buried in the sealing portion and the other end is lead out of the glass tube. The end of this outer electrode is electrically connected to the second feeding lead wire and mechanically fixed there.

Abstract: A liquid crystal picture screen provided with a backlight system which comprises at least one gas discharge lamp and at least one capacitive coupling system with a dielectric material with the composition [A′a1n1+A″a2n2+ . . . An′annn+] [B′b1m1+B″b2m2+ . . . Bm′bmmn+]O3, wherein the cations A′a1n1+A″a2n2+ . . . An′annn+ comprise at least one or several of the cations chosen from the group of Ba2+, Pb2+, Sr2+ and Ca2+, as well as possibly one or several of the cations chosen from the group of Cs1+, Rb1+, Tl1+, K1+, Pb2+, Ag1+, Sr2+, Na1+, Bi3+, La3+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Ca2+, Ce3+, Cd2+, Pr3+, Nd3+, Eu3+, Gd3+ and Sm3+, and the cations B′b1m1+B″b2m2+ . . .

Abstract: The invention provides the high-intensity discharge lamp and the high-intensity discharge lamp lighting system and the lighting system using the high-intensity discharge lamp showing the low enough starting voltage. The high-intensity discharge lamp comprising a lighting-source bulb provided with an enclosure, a light-transmissive ceramic enclosure defining a pair of small-diameter cylinders communicating with the enclosure at both ends thereof, a pair of electrodes and discharge agent, a metallic coil which is wound on the outside surface of at least one small-diameter cylinder and coupled to the other end of the electrode to have the same potential with the electrode, a jacket-bulb which hermetically accommodates therein the lighting-source bulb and the metallic coil, and a pair of outer lead terminals which are coupled to the pair of electrodes and hermetically led outside the jacket-bulb.

Abstract: A dielectric barrier discharge lamp having electrodes arranged on the wall of the discharge vessel has a VUV/VIS reflection layer (6) made of a material with a high secondary electron emission coefficient on at least a part of the inner wall of the discharge vessel. A luminescent material layer (7) is in turn applied on the VUV/VIS reflection layer (6). Moreover, at least one partial region (8) without luminescent material is provided in the luminescent material layer (7), this at least one partial region (8) partially uncovering the underlying VUV/VIS reflection layer (6) and additionally being arranged at least in direct proximity to one or more electrodes (4) of the lamp. As a result, the ignition behavior of the lamp is improved, in particular during ignition in darkness.

Abstract: A discharge lamp (1) with a base (2), suitable for operation by means of a dielectrically impeded discharge, has a spacing between the base (2) and the outer wall of the discharge vessel (3). The overall efficiency of the generation of UV radiation is improved thereby.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a backlight including external electrode fluorescent lamps and a method for driving the backlight. The backlight includes fluorescent lamps having external electrodes made of an electrically conductive material for wrapping the outer peripheral surfaces including edge cross-sections on both ends of a glass tube with a layer of fluorescent substance applied thereon. The backlight is constructed in a manner that a plurality of such fluorescent lamps are installed at the outer portions of a plastic light guide, and an alternating current type power source is applied from the outside to the fluorescent lamps by installing a plurality of the fluorescent lamps between a reflecting plate and a diffusing plate and electrically connecting them with one another.

Abstract: An auxiliary antenna arranged around the discharge vessel of a gas discharge lamp comprising an outer bulb enclosing this discharge vessel is provided on the outer bulb. The advantages of an auxiliary start antenna can thus be enjoyed without being counterbalanced by an increased sodium diffusion.

Abstract: A integral starting aid for high intensity discharge lamps is provided wherein the starting aid comprises a conductive, refractory metal nitride stripe which is directly applied to the surface of the ceramic arc tube. Preferably, the starting aid comprises titanium nitride or zirconium nitride and may be mixed a ceramic material to improve translucency.

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 electrodeless discharge lamp includes a translucent bulb enclosing a luminous material; a coil for generating an alternating magnetic field that causes discharge in the luminous material; a power source for supplying an alternating current to the coil, the coil including a core and a winding provided near the bulb; and further includes startability improving means for improving startability of the lamp by generating a portion in which the alternating magnetic field generated by the coil is intensified in the bulb.

Abstract: A display device is provided in which a structure of a display tube is simplified so as to achieve a cost reduction and electric connection to a driving circuit is made easy. In the display device including a group of display tubes arranged in parallel for emitting light by gas discharge, plural transparent auxiliary electrodes for display are arranged in the length direction on the outer surface of the tubular vessel that defines a discharge gas space of each of the display tubes, so that the position of a discharge portion is determined. The auxiliary electrodes at the same position in the length direction of the vessel are connected to one another electrically via a band-like power supplying conductor provided on a front substrate, and a back substrate is arranged on which a band-like conductor is provided along each of the display tubes at the back side of the group of display tubes.

Abstract: The high-pressure discharge lamp comprises a discharge vessel provided with a first and a second lamp electrode, an outer envelope which surrounds the discharge vessel with space and which is provided with a lamp cap. A tube-like UV enhancer having a longitudinal axis is provided in the space having a ceramic wall and provided with an internal enhancer electrode connected to the first lamp electrode and by way of a capacitive coupling connected to the second lamp electrode, and which enhancer electrode has an end inside the enhancer. The capacitive coupling is formed by a metal curl positioned around the UV enhancer in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the UV enhancer and close to the end of the enhancer electrode. The lamp shows on ignition with a relative small ignition voltage only a very small ignition delay.

Abstract: A dry cleaning device which uses a double-cylinder type dielectric barrier discharge lamp 10a, 10b as a ultraviolet source. An outside electrode 2 in a trough-like shape is tightly contacted with the outer tube 1a of a discharge container 1, reflecting the ultraviolet light and directs it toward a workpiece 40. A cover 3 covers the outside electrode 2 for insulation of the outside electrode 2 from the ozone. In the clearance between the outer tube 1a of the discharge container 1 and an N2 introduction tube, an inside electrode 6 in a net-like shape is accommodated, nitrogen (N2) gas is caused to flow through the clearance for cooling the lamp 10a, 10b.

Abstract: A line light source according to the present invention is provided with a plurality of external electrode rare gas fluorescent lamps, and a fixing member fixing the plurality of external electrode rare gas fluorescent lamps such that the center lines thereof are aligned. A contact image sensor of the present invention is provided with the above mentioned line light source.

Abstract: An internal electrode (14) is formed on the inner wall surface of a tube-shaped light emitting body (12) along the longitudinal direction of the light emitting tube (12). An external electrode (15) is formed on the exterior surface of the light emitting tube (12) along the longitudinal direction of the light emitting tube (12). An electric discharge starts between the internal electrode (14) and the external electrode (15) by applying a high-frequency voltage therebetween. Only one tube wall of the light emitting tube (12) lies between the internal electrode (14) and the external electrode (15), and the internal electrode (14) and the external electrode (15) can be brought close to each other. The limitation of an electric current running between the internal electrode (14) and the external electrode (15) can be reduced, and a starting voltage or a discharge-maintaining voltage can be lowered. In addition, the internal electrode (14) can be easily processed with high accuracy.

Abstract: A dielectric-barrier discharge lamp device that can reliably prevent leakage of the coolant fluid used to cool the dielectric-barrier discharge lamp, and that can reliably cool the dielectric-barrier discharge lamp, is achieved by the dielectric-barrier discharge lamp device having a dielectric-barrier discharge lamp (1) with a hollow-cylinder-shaped discharge space (P) formed by an outer tube (3) that is roughly cylindrical in external shape and a co-axial inner tube (2), in which the inner tube (2) has a cylindrical tube extension (2A) that extends outward from the discharge space (4), and in which the outer periphery of the end (2A1) of the tube extension (2A) is held tightly by a coupler fitting (8) connected to a guide tube (11) through which a coolant fluid flows.

Abstract: A light source device includes at least one discharge tube, a discharge medium sealed inside the discharge tube, and first and second electrodes for exciting the discharge medium. The first electrode is arranged inside or outside the discharge tube, and the second electrode has a plurality of contact portions at which the second electrode is in contact with an outer surface of the discharge tube. The contact portions are located at different distances from the first electrode and are provided discontinuously. Xenon gas and at least one selected from argon gas and krypton gas are sealed in the discharge tube, in which the xenon gas accounts for 60 vol % to 80 vol %. Thus, it is possible to provide a light source device and a liquid crystal display device that provide light emission with high brightness and excellent brightness distribution and that can be manufactured readily.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge (HID) lamp includes a starting gas, a vaporizable fill, and only one electrode sealed within a light transmissive envelope. The one electrode produces a high intensity discharge during operation of the lamp and is connected to an inlead that extends outside the sealed envelope. A ground for electric field lines emanating from the electrode during operation of the lamp is outside the envelope. The ground may be a reflector for the lamp that has an electrically conductive surface. The high intensity discharge is initiated by applying high frequency power to the inlead.

Abstract: An arc discharge lamp comprising an arc tube including a starting aid is provided. The starting aid comprises at least one prealloyed powder bound to the surface of the arc tube.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-pressure discharge lamp provided with a discharge vessel made of glass which encloses a discharge space having an ionizable filling and an electrode. The discharge vessel is provided with a seal which encloses an Mo foil having knife edges and forms a feedthrough for an electric conductor to the electrode. At the location of the foil, the seal has a gastight sealed cavity and a first antenna on the outer side of the cavity. Preferably, a second antenna is placed at the neck where the seal is connected to the discharge vessel. This reduces both hot restrike voltage and hot restrike delay.

Abstract: A discharge lamp for dielectrically impeded discharges, having a discharge vessel filled with a discharge medium and having discharge electrodes which are at least partly separated from the discharge medium by a dielectric layer, wherein the discharge vessel is elongated at least in a longitudinal direction, characterized by a thermal device for controlling the heat transport into and out of the lamp nonhomogeneously in the longitudinal direction, which is designed such that in operation, the temperature in the lamp is made homogeneous in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Methods and systems for providing emission of incoherent radiation and uses therefor are disclosed. A system for providing emission of high peak power (in watts) incoherent radiation, comprises an electrically impeded discharge lamp linked to an electrical energy supply.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a dielectric barrier discharge lamp capable of recovering reduced radiation efficiency by easily, quickly cleaning dust or discoloring of a discharge tube or replacing any defective discharge tube. For this end, an internal electrode 22 in a form of electrically conductive rod is inserted into a center hole of a dual discharge tube 20 having discharge gas filled in an internal space 21. Holders 40a and 40b are removably mounted on both ends of the internal electrode 22 using mounting screws 41. A protection tube 30 is mounted onto the holders 40 by way of sealing members 31, pressure blocks 32 and pressure rings 33 in such a manner to cover an external electrode 23 of the discharge tube 20. Cooling water or the like may be permitted to flow in a continuous space 45 formed between the internal electrode 22 and the discharge tube 20 and the holders 40.

Abstract: To enable the easy and adequately reliable cleaning of the inner surface of the chamber material, and as a result, to provide a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with good lighting characteristics and simplicity of manufacture, a dielectric barrier discharge lamp having a discharge chamber with a cylindrical, double-tube construction with an outer tube and an inner tube, in which the cylindrical discharge space formed between the outer tube and the inner tube is filled with a discharge gas in which excimer molecules are formed by a dielectric barrier discharge, two or more fluid distribution tube remnants connecting to each discharge chamber. It is preferable that the dielectric barrier discharge lamp described above have two or more fluid distribution tube remnants formed on opposite ends of the discharge chamber.