Applications of high-voltage fluorescent tubing

Advances in application of high-voltage fluorescent tubing are making it increasingly useful not only as a sole light source but also as a complement to other sources. Presented here is the scheduled conference discussion on the subject given at the AIEE 1941 winter convention, supplementing other scheduled discussions from the technical session and conference on fluorescent lighting which appeared in the June issue. HIGH-VOLTAGE fluorescent tubing is the logical development of the simple cold-cathode low-pressure discharge tube. Transformers, glass, and wiring methods have not materially changed but the fluorescent coating has been added to the inside walls of the tubing. Advances have been made, however, in the techniques of use, and the inherent characteristics of the light source offer wide possibilities for future exploitation.