Fluorescent lamp with static magnetic field generating means
US4692661A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 18, 1986 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J61/72
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A fluorescent lamp wherein magnetic field generating means (e.g., permanent magnets) are utilized to generate a static magnetic field across the respective electrode structures of the lamp such that maximum field strength is located at the electrode's filament. An increase in efficacy during operation has been observed.
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