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Rapid flash lamp

Patent ·
OSTI ID:875234
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A method and apparatus for providing low peak time and pulse width actinic energy from a lamp by varying the input energy of a capacitive ignition circuit having relatively high voltage to the lamp. The lamp comprises a pair of electrodes disposed within a light transparent envelope in which a combustible and an oxidizing gas reaction combination is located. The combustible is preferably shredded zirconium which is in contact with and provides an electrical discharge path between the electrodes. The gas is preferably pressurized oxygen.

Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Gavenonis, Thomas L., Mountoursville, PA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
H000638
Application Number:
06/890940
OSTI ID:
875234
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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