Fluorescent lamp with static magnetic field generating means

Patent · 08 September 1987

OSTI ID:7258401

Moskowitz, P E; Maya, J

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. 2 figs.

• DOE Contract Number: AC03-76SF00098
• Assignee: GTE Products Corp., Danvers, MA (United States)
• Patent Number(s): A; US 4692661
• Application Number: PPN: US 6-830152
• OSTI ID: 7258401
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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