Solid Cathode Details TRIZ Cases
- Thermionic Converter Plasma Pulsing for Low-Temperature Operation
Pulsed argon or xenon plasma in a hermetic thermionic converter cuts arc drop and cesium ion flux, enabling more efficient lower-temperature operation.
- Ion Pump Startup Pulsing to Limit Plasma Formation
Pulsed startup voltage alternates anode-cathode potential to suppress intense plasma, cut heat loss, and start ion pumps at higher pressure.
- Mercury-free Discharge Lamp Using Low Ionization Metal Mediator
Introducing a low ionization energy metal mediator prevents zinc ion penetration and devitrification, maintaining high ultraviolet output.
- Unjacketed Metal Halide Lamp Discharge Fill for High Color Temperature
Discharge sustaining fill with cesium and rare earth halides produces bright white light at high arc wall loadings.
- External Dielectric Barrier Discharge VUV Photon Source
A vacuum ultraviolet photon source uses external dielectric barrier discharge to generate excimers and transmit photons through a window.