Abstract:
A large area multi-channel flat fluorescent lamp with improved efficiency consists of two groups of closed hollow electrodes which are printed on the inner surfaces of the opposing ends of two flat glass substrates. The substrates are sealed together and have wave-guiding spacers which protect the lamp from implosion and also maintain a fixed spacing between the two substrates. A dielectric reflective layer is coated on the inner side of one of the substrates with an over-coat of phosphor, and the inner opposing surface of the other substrate is coated with only the phosphor. The space between the substrates is first evacuated and then filled with an inert gas and mercury vapor. The multi-channel closed hollow electrode structure with wave-guiding spacers, in combination with a reflective dielectric layer produces greater brightness with better brightness uniformity over a large area. In addition, the large area multi-channel flat fluorescent lamp maintains high efficiency and has a long life.
Abstract:
A first display discharge lamp has a transparent airtight container filled with a discharge gas; a positive electrode disposed in the airtight container and supported by a stem having an air tube therein; a negative electrode of an inverted configuration disposed in the transparent airtight container and surrounded by the positive electrode; a lead member integrally formed with the positive electrode, having a bent portion between a lower end of the negative electrode and the stem; and an insulating member disposed between the lower end of the negative electrode and the bent portion of the lead member. According to a second display discharge lamp, both a negative electrode and a positive electrode are of an inverted conical configuration. The former has at least an open upper end, while the latter has an open upper end and an open lower end. A lower end of the positive electrode is inserted in an interior of the negative electrode from the open upper end of the negative electrode. And, a lower/outer periphery of the positive electrode is, in a non-contact condition, opposed to an upper/inner periphery of the negative electrode.
Abstract:
A hollow cathode assembly especially suitable for a boosted discharge hollow cathode lamp includes, a hollow cathode open at spaced apart ends, formed from a selected element which characterizes the assembly, and a cathode support. An anode is spaced from one of the open ends of the cathode, while an electron emitter has its outlet spaced from the other open end of the cathode. An inner envelope is provided to constrain the electron stream from the electron emitter to the anode to pass through the cathode. The cathode support is not insulated to prevent surface discharge therefrom but in operation of the lamp, the stream of electrons from the electron emitter through the cathode to the anode substantially confines surface discharge to the interior of the cathode.
Abstract:
The life of a low-pressure, hollow cathode lamp with an oxygen/nitrogen filling is extended by the inclusion of MnO.sub.2 which releases oxygen, thereby replenishing oxygen consumption in the lamp.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a light source having an envelope containing therein an anode and a hollow cathode, in which the hollow cathode is supported by a hollow metal cylinder. The hollow cylinder externally extends out of the envelope and a plurality of radiation fins are attached on the outer wall of the externally extending portion of the cylinder. Meshes are provided on the inner wall of the hollow chamber of the cylinder. Water is sealed in the hollow chamber under a reduced pressure to facilitate evaporation. The condensed water is displaced toward a high temperature portion by capillarity. The water is evaporated at the high temperature portion while taking away the latent heat of evaporation. In such an arrangement, the cathode is maintained at a low temperature so that the self-absorption of the spectral line can be reduced.
Abstract:
A spectral source comprises a lamp containing an anode and a cathode in an inert gas. The cathode has a hollow portion therein, and a opening at its side wall. The anode is positioned to face the opening of the cathode. The anode and cathode are different in shape and connected to a high-frequency discharge power source. A magnetic field is arranged in perpendicular to the direction of the axial center of the opening.
Abstract:
An apparatus for emitting atomic fluorescence spectral lines used for atomic absorption analysis comprising an envelope containing an inert gas therein and provided with a first hollow cathode, a second hollow cathode disposed in optically coaxial relation with the first hollow cathode and having a slit, a hollow insulator interposed between the first and second hollow cathodes, an anode extending into the hollow space within the insulator, leads connected to the anode and first and second hollow cathodes, and a window for deriving atomic fluorescence spectral lines in a direction different from the direction of the common optical axis of the first and second hollow cathodes.
Abstract:
This invention provides a sintered electrode for a cold cathode tube in a cylindrical form having a bottom part on one end and an opening part on the other end, characterized in that a lead-in wire is joined integrally to the bottom part and a requirement of d2/d1>1 is satisfied wherein d1 represents the density of the sintered electrode; and d2 represents the density of the lead-in wire. According to the sintered electrode for a cold cathode tube, the bonding strength between the sintered electrode and the lead-in wire is high, and the handleability is good. The main component of the sintered electrode is particularly preferably identical to the main component of the lead-in wire. Enhancing the density of the lead-in wire can contribute to a further improvement, for example, in reliability.
Abstract:
A forming method of a protective film made of oxide containing any one of calcium oxide (CaO), strontium oxide (SrO) and barium oxide (BaO) and having a higher band gap than that of magnesium oxide (MgO) (higher than 7.9 eV) is provided. By adjusting a time constant of a protective film to a predetermined value or larger, the voltage drop time is adjusted so as to be usable for a plasma display panel. At this time, the time constant τ(=C×R) defined by the discharge capacitance C and the protective film resistance R is referenced.