Abstract:
In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the hollow-cathode apparatus comprises a small-diameter tantalum tube with a plurality of tantalum-foil radiation shields, wherein the plurality of shields in turn comprise one or more spiral windings external to that tube and approximately flush with the open end from which electron emission takes place. The axial length of at least one of the inner windings (closer to the tantalum tube) is equal to or less than approximately half the length of the tantalum tube. An enclosed keeper surrounds the cathode. To start the cathode, a flow of ionizable inert gas, usually argon, is initiated through the cathode and out the open end. An electrical discharge is then started between the keeper and the hollow cathode. When heated to operating temperature, electrons exit from the open end of the hollow cathode.
Abstract:
An end of life quenching device for a vapor lamp preventing damage to the lamp and socket structure. Mica is attached to a lead wire of a filament. As an emission material on the filament is consumed and the vapor lamp reaches the end of its life, the resulting increase in voltage causes an arc. The arc may extend down the lead wire. The hydrated OH group in the mica releases hydrogen, which extinguishes the arc within the vapor lamp. Damage is thereby prevented. The mica withstands the high pressing temperatures required in the manufacture of vapor lamps with quartz envelopes and used to generate ultraviolet radiation in germicidal applications.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a mesh screen of an electrodeless lighting system, capable of intercepting microwave and passing light generated in a bulb, including a mesh screen forming step for forming a mesh screen to have a mesh structure, a first plating step for plating first metal substance on the surface of the mesh screen, a vacuum heat-treating step for vacuum-heat-treating the mesh screen under the condition that the temperature is risen to a predetermined degree, a second plating step for plating second metal substance on the surface of the mesh screen and a photocatalytic coating step for coating photocatalytic substance on the surface of the mesh screen, can improve plating characteristic of the mesh screen, strengthen the maintenance strength, lengthen the life span of the mesh screen and improve the optical character.
Abstract:
Titanium aluminum nitrogen ("Ti--Al--N") is deposited onto a semiconductor substrate area to serve as an antireflective coating. For wiring line fabrication processes, the Ti--Al--N layer serves as a cap layer which prevents unwanted reflection of photolithography light (i.e., photons) during fabrication. For field emission display devices (FEDs), the Ti--Al--N layer prevents light originating at the display screen anode from penetrating transistor junctions that would hinder device operation. For the wiring line embodiment an aluminum conductive layer and a titanium-aluminum underlayer are formed beneath the antireflective cap layer. The Ti--Al underlayer reduces the shrinkage which occurs in the aluminum conductive layer during heat treatment.
Abstract:
In an electronic tube comprising a cup shaped first electrode, a cup shaped insulator bonded to the first electrode through a first joint and a second central electrode secured to the insulator through a second joint, there is provided a shielding member intercepting the equipotential magnetic planes of the leakage flux between the first and second joints for preventing thermal fracture of the insulator.
Abstract:
An electron discharge tube comprising a plenum having therein a photocathode, an anode, a plurality of spaced apart dynodes, each having an input aperture and an output aperture, the dynodes arranged so as to concatenate electron emissions from the photocathode to the anode, and a conductive mesh overlying each input aperture, is improved by providing non-uniform openings in the mesh whereby relatively greater electrostatic shielding is provided for the dynode surface proximate to the output aperture of a preceding dynode.
Abstract:
An ionization gauge to measure pressure, while controlling the location of deposits resulting from sputtering when operating at high pressure, includes at least one electron source that emits electrons, and an anode that defines an ionization volume. The ionization gauge also includes a collector electrode that collects ions formed by collisions between the electrons and gas molecules and atoms in the ionization volume, to provide a gas pressure output. The electron source can be positioned at an end of the ionization volume, such that the exposure of the electron source to atom flux sputtered off the collector electrode and envelope surface is minimized. Alternatively, the ionization gauge can include a first shade outside of the ionization volume, the first shade being located between the electron source and the collector electrode, and, optionally, a second shade between the envelope and the electron source, such that atoms sputtered off the envelope are inhibited from depositing on the electron source.
Abstract:
A fast starting dimmable induction RF fluorescent lamp comprising a dimming facility enabling the induction RF fluorescent lamp to dim in response to a signal from an external dimming device, and with structures within the bulb envelope that facilitate rapid luminous development during a turn-on phase.
Abstract:
A superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material includes a curable resin and a carbon material, the superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material including at least two depression patterns on an exposed surface. The at least two depression patterns may include a first depression pattern including a plurality of grooves having a same shape and a second depression pattern including a plurality of grooves having a same shape. The carbon material may be about 3 wt % to about 20 wt % based on the total weight of the superhydrophobic electromagnetic field shielding material.
Abstract:
A light emitting device includes a main body that defines an inner space therein and that includes a light-transmissive part, a light emitting unit disposed in the inner space, and an electrode. The electrode has a device-connecting portion electrically connected to and extending from the light emitting unit, a power-connecting portion disposed outwardly of the main body and electrically connected to an electric power source, and a resistance-configurable portion that extends between and that interconnects electrically the device-connecting portion and the power-connecting portion and that is configurable to set resistance of the electrode.