Discharge device having cathode with micro hollow array
    2.
    发明授权
    Discharge device having cathode with micro hollow array 有权
    具有阴极和微空心阵列的放电装置

    公开(公告)号:US06346770B1

    公开(公告)日:2002-02-12

    申请号:US09533008

    申请日:2000-03-22

    IPC分类号: H01J6106

    摘要: A discharge device for operation in a gas at a prescribed pressure includes a cathode having a plurality of micro hollows therein, and an anode spaced from the cathode. Each of the micro hollows has dimensions selected to produce a micro hollow discharge at the prescribed pressure. Preferably, each of the micro hollows has a cross-sectional dimension that is on the order of the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Electrical energy is coupled to the cathode and the anode at a voltage and current for producing micro hollow discharges in each of the micro hollows in the cathode. The discharge device may include a discharge chamber for maintaining the prescribed pressure. A dielectric layer may be disposed on the cathode when the spacing between the cathode and the anode is greater than about the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Applications of the discharge device include fluorescent lamps, excimer lamps, flat fluorescent light sources, miniature gas lasers, electron sources and ion sources.

    摘要翻译: 用于在规定压力下操作气体的放电装置包括其中具有多个微型空腔的​​阴极和与阴极间隔开的阳极。 每个微型空腔具有选定的尺寸以在规定的压力下产生微细的中空排出。 优选地,每个微型空腔的​​横截面尺寸都是气体中电子的平均自由程的数量级。 电能以负极和电流耦合到阴极和阳极,用于在阴极中的每个微型空腔中产生微空心放电。 排出装置可以包括用于维持规定压力的排出室。 当阴极和阳极之间的间隔大于气体中电子的平均自由程时,电介质层可以设置在阴极上。 放电装置的应用包括荧光灯,准分子灯,平面荧光光源,微型气体激光器,电子源和离子源。

    Discharge device having cathode with micro hollow array
    5.
    发明授权
    Discharge device having cathode with micro hollow array 失效
    具有阴极和微空心阵列的放电装置

    公开(公告)号:US5686789A

    公开(公告)日:1997-11-11

    申请号:US403477

    申请日:1995-03-14

    摘要: A discharge device for operation in a gas at a prescribed pressure includes a cathode having a plurality of micro hollows therein, and an anode spaced from the cathode. Each of the micro hollows has dimensions selected to produce a micro hollow discharge at the prescribed pressure. Preferably, each of the micro hollows has a cross-sectional dimension that is on the order of the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Electrical energy is coupled to the cathode and the anode at a voltage and current for producing micro hollow discharges in each of the micro hollows in the cathode. The discharge device may include a discharge chamber for maintaining the prescribed pressure. A dielectric layer may be disposed on the cathode when the spacing between the cathode and the anode is greater than about the mean free path of electrons in the gas. Applications of the discharge device include fluorescent lamps, excimer lamps, flat fluorescent light sources, miniature gas lasers, electron sources and ion sources.

    摘要翻译: 用于在规定压力下操作气体的放电装置包括其中具有多个微型空腔的​​阴极和与阴极间隔开的阳极。 每个微型空腔具有选定的尺寸以在规定的压力下产生微细的中空排出。 优选地,每个微型空腔的​​横截面尺寸都是气体中电子的平均自由程的数量级。 电能以负极和电流耦合到阴极和阳极,用于在阴极中的每个微型空腔中产生微空心放电。 排出装置可以包括用于维持规定压力的排出室。 当阴极和阳极之间的间隔大于气体中电子的平均自由程时,电介质层可以设置在阴极上。 放电装置的应用包括荧光灯,准分子灯,平面荧光光源,微型气体激光器,电子源和离子源。

    Multi-electrode array for a beam mode fluorescent lamp
    6.
    发明授权
    Multi-electrode array for a beam mode fluorescent lamp 失效
    用于光束模式荧光灯的多电极阵列

    公开(公告)号:US4516057A

    公开(公告)日:1985-05-07

    申请号:US337048

    申请日:1982-01-04

    CPC分类号: H01J61/72 H01J61/067

    摘要: 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 in its inner surface, the envelope encloses a thermionic cathode having a number of segments for emitting electrons, a plurality of anodes for accelerating the electrons and forming a corresponding number of electron beams simultaneously in two directions, and a fill material, such as mercury, which emits ultraviolet radiation upon excitation. The multi-electrode array configuration provides an extended region of electron beam excitation and thereby more visible light. A single power source and pair of connecting conductors provide both cathode heating current and electrode potential difference functions. In addition, this configuration provides for a greater and more complete discharge of the volume within the envelope than single electrode elements. The present invention permits a higher operating voltage, lower power density, and a lower operating temperature for the lamp.

    摘要翻译: 本文所示的灯是用于一般照明应用的光束模式荧光灯。 灯包括透光外壳,在其内表面上具有荧光粉涂层,外壳封闭具有多个用于发射电子的段的热离子阴极,用于加速电子并同时形成相应数量的电子束的多个阳极 两个方向,以及诸如汞的填充材料,其在激发时发射紫外线。 多电极阵列配置提供电子束激发的扩展区域,从而提供更可见的光。 单个电源和一对连接导体提供阴极加热电流和电极电位差功能。 此外,该配置提供了比单个电极元件更大且更完整的包络体积的放电。 本发明允许灯的更高的工作电压,更低的功率密度和更低的工作温度。

    Method of hot restarting a high intensity discharge lamp
    7.
    发明授权
    Method of hot restarting a high intensity discharge lamp 失效
    热重启高强度放电灯的方法

    公开(公告)号:US5723951A

    公开(公告)日:1998-03-03

    申请号:US670891

    申请日:1996-06-26

    IPC分类号: H05B41/24 H05B41/38 H05B41/00

    摘要: An apparatus and method for operating an arc discharge lamp which can be hot restarted is described. The method involves providing low microwave power after the lamp ballast is disconnected from the lamp. The microwave power is modulated such that conductivity is maintained within the lamp as the lamp cools. Restarting the lamp is accomplished by reconnecting the ballast at any time. In one embodiment, the apparatus of the invention includes an arc discharge lamp and ballast coupled together with a switch to turn the lamp on and off. A microwave power supply is connected in parallel with the ballast and is coupled to the lamp when the ballast is shut off. The invention allows for hot restart of the arc lamp without requiring a high voltage pulse.

    摘要翻译: 描述了一种用于操作可重新热启动的电弧放电灯的装置和方法。 该方法涉及在灯镇流器与灯断开之后提供低微波功率。 调节微波功率,使得当灯冷却时,导电性保持在灯内。 随时重新连接镇流器可以重新启动灯泡。 在一个实施例中,本发明的装置包括与开关耦合在一起的电弧放电灯和镇流器,以便打开和关闭灯。 微波电源与镇流器并联连接,并且在镇流器关闭时耦合到灯。 本发明允许弧光灯的热重启,而不需要高电压脉冲。

    Multipulse starting aid for high-intensity discharge lamps
    9.
    发明授权
    Multipulse starting aid for high-intensity discharge lamps 失效
    用于高强度放电灯的多脉冲启动辅助

    公开(公告)号:US4713587A

    公开(公告)日:1987-12-15

    申请号:US495

    申请日:1987-01-05

    IPC分类号: H05B41/04 H05B37/00

    CPC分类号: H05B41/042

    摘要: A multipulse starting aid for a high-intensity discharge lamp includes a spiral line, a bi-directional solid-state switch, or a spark gap, coupled to one of the ends of the spiral line, a resistance in association with the spiral line to provide an RC time constant. The time constant RC is so adjusted that, upon receiving the alternating current voltage from the appropriate source, a waveform of voltage is presented across the pair of terminals of the lamp, together with the series of pulses at the peak of each half cycle of the waveform. thereby enhancing the lamp startability.

    摘要翻译: 用于高强度放电灯的多脉冲启动辅助装置包括螺旋线,双向固态开关或火花隙,其耦合到螺旋线的一端,与螺旋线相关联的电阻 提供RC时间常数。 时间常数RC被调节,使得当从适当的源接收到交流电压时,电压的波形呈现在灯的一对端子之间,连同在每个半周期的峰值处的一系列脉冲 波形 从而提高灯的起动性。

    Non-uniform resistance cathode beam mode fluorescent lamp
    10.
    发明授权
    Non-uniform resistance cathode beam mode fluorescent lamp 失效
    不均匀电阻阴极射线模式荧光灯

    公开(公告)号:US4413204A

    公开(公告)日:1983-11-01

    申请号:US336815

    申请日:1982-01-04

    IPC分类号: H01J61/72 H01J63/00 H01J1/62

    CPC分类号: H01J63/00 H01J61/72

    摘要: 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 and an anode for accelerating the electrons and forming an electron beam, and a fill material, such as mercury, which emits ultraviolet radiation upon excitation. The cathode configuration provides for the elimination of "hot spots" due to ion bombardment at the low potential end of the cathode and for higher overall cathode emission of electrons. Various methods are employed to accomplish these ends, such as: segmenting the cathode, pitch variation of the cathode winding; ion probes and a non-uniform primary coil wound around a larger mandrel wire.

    摘要翻译: 本文所示的灯是用于一般照明应用的光束模式荧光灯。 该灯包括透光外壳,在其内表面上具有荧光涂层,封闭用于发射电子的热离子阴极和用于加速电子和形成电子束的阳极以及发射紫外线辐射的填充材料(例如汞) 激发时。 阴极结构提供了消除由于在阴极的低电位端处的离子轰击引起的“热点”以及更高的电子的整体阴极发射。 使用各种方法来实现这些目的,例如:分割阴极,阴极绕组的间距变化; 离子探针和缠绕在较大心轴线上的不均匀的初级线圈。