Method and apparatus utilizing microwaves to enhance electrode arc lamp emission spectra
US6087783A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jul 11, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2018 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01J61/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method for operating a dual electrode flashlamp. The method employs steps of applying an electrical potential between a pair of electrodes of the dual electrode flashlamp; and irradiating a region behind one of said electrodes with microwave energy. The system has a flashlamp bulb; a first electrode positioned at one end of the flashlamp bulb; a second electrode positioned at another end of the flashlamp bulb; and a microwave energy source positioned to direct microwave energy at the flashlamp bulb.
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