Twin anode beam mode fluorescent lamp
Patent
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OSTI ID:6436762
The lamp shown herein is a beam mode fluorescent lamp for general lighting applications. The lamp comprises a light transmitting envelope, having a phosphor coating on its inner surface, enclosing a thermionic cathode for emitting electrons, a pair of anodes for accelerating the electrons and forming electron beams, and a fill material, such as mercury, which emits ultraviolet radiation upon excitation. The two anode configuration provides an extended region of electron beam excitation. In addition, a separate cathode heater filament is not required due to the anode configuration. As a result this lamp is operated with a single power source and only two conductors connecting the power source to the electrodes. This invention further provides a high degree of self-stabilization of discharge current by means of the twin parallel anode configuration.
- Assignee:
- GTE Laboratories Incorporated
- Patent Number(s):
- US 4518897
- OSTI ID:
- 6436762
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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