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LONG-ARC LAMP [1 record]

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Record 1 1998-06-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Lamps
DEF

Discharge lamp in which the distance between the electrodes is large.

OBS

This type of lamp (xenon for example) is generally of high pressure. The arc fills the discharge tube and is therefore stabilized.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Lampes
DEF

Lampe à décharge dans laquelle la distance entre les électrodes est grande.

OBS

Ce type de lampe (au xénon par exemple) est généralement à haute pression. L'arc occupe l'espace tubulaire de la décharge et se trouve ainsi stabilisé.

Spanish

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