Title :
Ignition of High-Pressure Discharge Lamps Supported by Microdischarges
Author :
Franke, St ; Methling, R. ; Kaening, M. ; Berger, M. ; Hitzschke, L.
Author_Institution :
INP Greifswald, Greifswald, Germany
Abstract :
Auxiliary ignition wires are a well-known tool to support the ignition of high-pressure discharge lamps. The effect of these wires in cylindrical high-pressure discharge lamps made from polycrystalline alumina is visualized by applying high-voltage pulses of a spark tester to one of the electrodes. Microdischarges are observed, which are capable to support lamp ignition.
Keywords :
discharge lamps; ignition; sparks; auxiliary ignition wires; cylindrical high-pressure discharge lamps; electrodes; high-pressure discharge lamp ignition; high-voltage pulses; microdischarges; polycrystalline alumina; spark tester; Discharges; Electrodes; Fault location; High intensity discharge lamps; Ignition; Wires; Arc discharges; lamps; light sources;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2011.2157532
