EP0324953A1 - High power radiation source - Google Patents
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- the invention relates to a high-power radiator with a discharge space filled under discharge conditions forming excimers, the one wall of which is formed by a first dielectric, which is provided on its surface facing away from the discharge space with a first electrode, at least this electrode and / or the dielectric is radiolucent, with an alternating current source connected to the first and second electrodes for feeding the discharge.
- the invention relates to a state of the art, such as that from the lecture by U. Kogelschatz "New UV and VUV excimer emitters" at the 10th lecture conference of the Society of German Chemists, Photochemistry Group, Würzburg, 18-20. November 1987.
- This high-performance radiator can be operated with high electrical power densities and high efficiency. Its geometry is widely adaptable to the process in which it is used. In addition to large, flat spotlights, cylindrical ones that radiate inwards or outwards are also possible.
- the discharges can be operated at high pressure (0.1 - 10 bar). With this design, electrical power densities of 1 - 50 KW / m2 can be realized. Since the electron energy in the discharge can be largely optimized, the efficiency of such radiators is very high, even if one excites resonance lines of suitable atoms.
- the wavelength of the radiation can be set by the type of fill gas, e.g.
- Mercury (185 nm, 254 nm), nitrogen (337-415 nm), selenium (196, 204.206 nm), arsenic (189, 193 nm), iodine (183 nm), xenon (119, 130, 147 nm), krypton (142 nm). As with other gas discharges, it is also advisable to mix different types of gas.
- the advantage of these emitters is the areal radiation of large radiation outputs with high efficiency. Almost all of the radiation is concentrated in one or a few wavelength ranges. It is important in all cases that the radiation can escape through one of the electrodes.
- This problem can be solved with transparent, electrically conductive layers or else by using a fine-mesh wire network or applied conductor tracks as electrodes, which on the one hand ensure the current supply to the dielectric, but on the other hand are largely transparent to the radiation.
- a transparent electrolyte for example H2O, can be used as a further electrode, which is particularly advantageous for the irradiation of water / waste water, since in this way the radiation generated passes directly into the liquid to be irradiated and this liquid also serves as a coolant.
- the object of the present invention is to modify the generic high-power radiator in such a way that it preferably emits light in the wavelength range from 400 nm to 800 nm, i.e. in the range of visible light, emits.
- the dielectric is provided with a luminescent layer.
- the invention is based on the same discharge geometry as that of the UV high-power lamp described in the patent applications mentioned.
- the UV photons generated by excimer radiation in the discharge space cause the layer to fluoresce or phosphoresce upon impact and thus generate visible radiation. With modern phosphors, this conversion process into visible light can be very efficient (quantum yield up to 95%).
- the layer is advantageously applied to the inside of the dielectric, because this means that the dielectric itself can only consist of ordinary glass. All difficulties that arise in connection with a UV source with UV-transparent materials do not arise.
- the luminescent layer may have to be protected against the attack of the discharge with a thin UV-transparent layer.
- the desired UV wavelength can be selected with the gas filling.
- excimers can be used as radiating molecules (noble gases, mixtures of noble gases and halogens, mercury, cadmium or zinc) or mixtures of metals with strong resonance lines (mercury, selenium etc.) in very small quantities and noble gases, the mercury-free filling gases being the Preference should be given since this does not create any disposal problems.
- a mercury lamp can be built with properties similar to those on which the conventional fluorescent tube and the new gas discharge lamps are based.
- a quartz or sapphire plate 1 consists essentially of a quartz or sapphire plate 1 and a metal plate 2, which are separated from one another by spacers 3 made of insulating material, and delimit a discharge space 4 with a typical gap width between 1 and 10 mm.
- the outer surface of the quartz plate 1 is covered with a luminescent layer 5, which is followed by a relatively wide-mesh wire mesh 6, of which only the warp or weft threads are visible.
- This wire mesh 6 and the metal plate 2 form the two electrodes of the radiator.
- the electrical feed is provided by an alternating current source 7 connected to these electrodes.
- those which have long been used in connection with ozone generators can be used as the current source.
- the discharge space 5 is laterally closed in the usual way, was evacuated before closing and was filled with an inert gas or a substance that forms excimers under discharge conditions, e.g. Mercury, noble gas, noble gas-metal vapor mixture, noble gas-halogen mixture, filled, optionally using an additional further noble gas (Ar, He, Ne) as a buffer gas.
- an inert gas or a substance that forms excimers under discharge conditions e.g. Mercury, noble gas, noble gas-metal vapor mixture, noble gas-halogen mixture, filled, optionally using an additional further noble gas (Ar, He, Ne) as a buffer gas.
- a substance according to the following table can be used: FILLING GAS RADIATION helium 60-100 nm neon 80 - 90 nm argon 107 - 165 nm xenon 160-190 nm nitrogen 337 - 415 nm krypton 124 nm, 140-160 nm Krypton + fluorine 240 - 255 nm Mercury + argon 235 nm deuterium 150-250 nm Xenon + fluorine 400 - 550 nm Xenon + chlorine 300-320 nm Xenon + iodine 240-260 nm
- noble gas-metal mixtures are also possible, with metals with strong resonance lines being preferred: zinc 213 nm cadmium 228.8 nm mercury 185 nm, 254 nm
- the amount of metal in the gas mixture is very small in relation to the amount of rare gas, so that as little self-absorption as possible occurs.
- the following relationship can serve as a guideline for the upper limit dx P M ⁇ 10 Torr mm where d is the gap width of the discharge space in millimeters (typically 1 - 10 mm), P M is the metal vapor pressure.
- the upper limit for the metal vapor is the excimer formation such as HgXe, HgAr, HgKr, for which 1 - 20 Torr Hg in e.g. 300 Torr of noble gas are sufficient. These excimers radiate at 140 220 nm and are also very efficient UV lamps. At higher mercury pressure, the Hg2 excimer forms, which radiates at 235 nm.
- the lower limit is around 10 ⁇ 2 Torr mm.
- the electron energy distribution can be optimally adjusted by varying the gap width of the discharge space, pressure and / or temperature.
- plate materials such as magnesium fluoride and calcium fluoride can also be used.
- a wire mesh there can also be a transparent, electrically conductive layer, the layer of indium or tin oxide being used for visible light, and a 50-100 angstroms gold layer for visible and UV light.
- the luminescent layer 5 preferably consists of modern phosphors, i.e. phosphor doped with rare earths, which enable a quantum yield of up to 95% (cf. E. Kauer and E. Schnedler “Possibilities and Limits of Light Generation” in "Phys. Bl. 42 (1986), No. 5, p. 128 - 133, especially p. 132).
- the metal electrode 2 itself can be made of UV-reflecting material, e.g. Aluminum or be provided with a UV-reflective layer 8.
- the embodiment according to FIG. 2 differs from that according to FIG. 1 only in the sequence of the layers.
- the luminescent layer 5 is on the surface of the plate 1 facing the discharge space 4 and is preferably protected against the discharge attack by a protective layer 9. It must be UV-transparent and e.g. made of magnesium fluoride (MgF2) or A12O3. Such layers are applied in a known manner by "sputtering" (ion sputtering).
- the UV-visible light is converted before it passes through the dielectric (plate 1), it can be made of a "normal" translucent material, e.g. GlaS, exist.
- the discharge space 4 is delimited on both sides by plates 4, 10 made of UV-transparent material, for example quartz or sapphire glass. Both outer surfaces are covered with a luminescent layer 5 or 11.
- the electrodes are formed by wire networks 6 and 12, each of which is connected to the AC power source 7. Analogous to the embodiments according to FIGS. 1 and 2, the wire networks 6, 12 can also be formed by transparent electrically conductive layers, for example made of indium or tin oxide, for visible light and UV a 50 - 100 angstroms thick gold layer can be replaced.
- the dielectric i.e. the plates 1, 10 consist of glass.
- FIG. 5 cylindrical high power radiator is shown schematically in cross section.
- a metal tube 14 (inner electrode) is surrounded at a distance (1-10 mm) concentrically by a dielectric tube 15; the outer surface of the tube 15 is provided with a luminescent layer 16. This is followed by an outer electrode in the form of a wire mesh 17.
- the AC power source 7 is connected to both electrodes 14, 17.
- the metal tube 14 is made of aluminum or is provided with an aluminum layer 18 which reflects UV light.
- the luminescent layer 16 is provided on the inner wall of the tube 15 and covered against the discharge space 4 with a protective layer 19 made of MgF2 or Al2O3.
- a cooling medium can be passed through the interior of the tube 14.
- the type and composition of filling gas and luminescent layer correspond to those of the previous exemplary embodiments.
- the invention is particularly suitable for generating visible light.
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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf einen Hochleistungsstrahler mit einem unter Entladungsbedingungen Excimere bildenden Füllgas gefüllten Entladungsraum, dessen eine Wand durch ein erstes Dielektrikum gebildet ist, welche auf seiner dem Entladungsraum abgewandten Oberfläche mit einer ersten Elektrode versehen ist, wobei zumindest diese Elektrode und/oder das Dielektrikum strahlungsdurchlässig ist, mit einer an die ersten und zweiten Elektroden angeschlossenen Wechselstromquelle zur Speisung der Entladung.The invention relates to a high-power radiator with a discharge space filled under discharge conditions forming excimers, the one wall of which is formed by a first dielectric, which is provided on its surface facing away from the discharge space with a first electrode, at least this electrode and / or the dielectric is radiolucent, with an alternating current source connected to the first and second electrodes for feeding the discharge.
Die Erfindung nimmt dabei Bezug auf einen Stand der Technik, wie er beispielsweise aus dem Vortrag von U. Kogelschatz "Neue UV- und VUV-Excimerstrahler" an der 10. Vortragstagung der Gesellschaft Deutscher Chemiker Fachgruppe Photochemie, Würzburg 18.-20. November 1987, ergibt.The invention relates to a state of the art, such as that from the lecture by U. Kogelschatz "New UV and VUV excimer emitters" at the 10th lecture conference of the Society of German Chemists, Photochemistry Group, Würzburg, 18-20. November 1987.
Technologischer Hintergrund und Stand der Technik in der EP-Anmeldung 87109674.9 vom 6.7.1987, der CH-Anmeldung 2924/86-8 vom 22.7.1986 oder der US-Anmeldung 07/076926 vom 22.7.1987 ist der an der genannten Vortragstagung vorgestellte UV-Hochleistungsstrahler detailliert beschrieben.Technological background and prior art in EP application 87109674.9 from July 6, 1987, CH application 2924 / 86-8 from July 22, 1986 or US application 07/076926 from July 22, 1987 is the UV high-performance lamp presented at the lecture conference described in detail.
Dieser Hochleistungsstrahler kann mit grossen elektrischen Leistungsdichten und hohem Wirkungsgrad betrieben werden. Seine Geometrie ist in weiten Grenzen dem Prozess anpassbar, in welchem er eingesetzt wird. So sind neben grossflächigen ebenen Strahlern auch zylindrische, die nach innen oder nach aussen strahlen, möglich. Die Entladungen können bei hohem Druck (0.1 - 10 bar) betrieben werden. Mit dieser Bauweise lassen sich elektrische Leistungsdichten von 1 - 50 KW/m² realisieren. Da die Elektronenenergie in der Entladung weitgehend optimiert werden kann, liegt der Wirkungsgrad solcher Strahler sehr hoch, auch dann, wenn man Resonanzlinien geeigneter Atome anregt. Die Wellenlänge der Strahlung lässt sich durch die Art des Füllgases einstellen z.B. Quecksilber (185 nm, 254 nm), StickstoFF (337-415 nm), Selen (196, 204,206 nm), Arsen (189, 193 nm), Jod (183 nm), Xenon (119, 130, 147 nm), Krypton (142 nm). Wie bei anderen Gasentladungen empfiehlt sich auch die Mischung verschiedener Gasarten.This high-performance radiator can be operated with high electrical power densities and high efficiency. Its geometry is widely adaptable to the process in which it is used. In addition to large, flat spotlights, cylindrical ones that radiate inwards or outwards are also possible. The discharges can be operated at high pressure (0.1 - 10 bar). With this design, electrical power densities of 1 - 50 KW / m² can be realized. Since the electron energy in the discharge can be largely optimized, the efficiency of such radiators is very high, even if one excites resonance lines of suitable atoms. The wavelength of the radiation can be set by the type of fill gas, e.g. Mercury (185 nm, 254 nm), nitrogen (337-415 nm), selenium (196, 204.206 nm), arsenic (189, 193 nm), iodine (183 nm), xenon (119, 130, 147 nm), krypton (142 nm). As with other gas discharges, it is also advisable to mix different types of gas.
Der Vorteil dieser Strahler liegt in der flächenhaften Abstrahlung grosser Strahlungsleistungen mit hohem Wirkungsgrad. Fast die gesamte Strahlung ist auf einen oder wenige Wellenlängenbereiche konzentriert. Wichtig ist in allen Fällen, dass die Strahlung durch eine der Elektroden austreten kann. Dieses Problem ist lösbar mit transparenten, elektrisch leitenden Schichten oder aber auch, indem man ein feinmaschiges Drahtnetz oder aufgebrachte Leiterbahnen als Elektrode benützt, die einerseits die Stromzufuhr zum Dielektrikum gewährleisten, andererseits für die Strahlung aber weitgehend transparent sind. Auch kann ein transparenter Elektrolyt, z.B. H₂O, als weitere Elektrode verwendet werden, was insbesondere für die Bestrahlung von Wasser/Abwasser vorteilhaft ist, da auf diese Weise die erzeugte Strahlung unmittelbar in die zu bestrahlende Flüssigkeit gelangt und diese Flüssigkeit gleichzeitig als Kühlmittel dient.The advantage of these emitters is the areal radiation of large radiation outputs with high efficiency. Almost all of the radiation is concentrated in one or a few wavelength ranges. It is important in all cases that the radiation can escape through one of the electrodes. This problem can be solved with transparent, electrically conductive layers or else by using a fine-mesh wire network or applied conductor tracks as electrodes, which on the one hand ensure the current supply to the dielectric, but on the other hand are largely transparent to the radiation. Also, a transparent electrolyte, for example H₂O, can be used as a further electrode, which is particularly advantageous for the irradiation of water / waste water, since in this way the radiation generated passes directly into the liquid to be irradiated and this liquid also serves as a coolant.
Aufgabe der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es, den gattungsgemässen Hochleistungsstrahler derart zu modifizieren, dass er vorzugsweise Licht im Wellenlängengebiet von 400 nm - 800 nm, d.h. im Bereich des sichtbaren Lichts, abstrahlt.The object of the present invention is to modify the generic high-power radiator in such a way that it preferably emits light in the wavelength range from 400 nm to 800 nm, i.e. in the range of visible light, emits.
Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist das Dielektrikum mit einer lumineszierenden Schicht versehen.To achieve this task, the dielectric is provided with a luminescent layer.
Die Erfindung basiert auf der gleichen Entladungsgeometrie wie diejenige des in den genannten Patentanmeldungen beschriebenen UV-Hochleistungsstrahler.The invention is based on the same discharge geometry as that of the UV high-power lamp described in the patent applications mentioned.
Die durch Excimerstrahlung im Entladungsraum erzeugten UV Photonen bringen beim Aufprallen auf die Schicht diese zum Fluoreszieren oder Phosphoreszieren und erzeugen damit sichtbare Strahlung. Mit modernen Phosphoren kann dieser Umwandlungsprozess in sichtbares Licht sehr effizient sein (Quantenausbeute bis zu 95 %). Mit Vorteil ist die Schicht auf die Innenseite des Dielektrikums aufgebracht, weil dadurch das Dielektrikum selber nur aus gewöhnlichem Glas bestehen kann. Alle Schwierigkeiten, die man im Zusammenhang mit einer UV-Quelle mit UV-durchlässigen Materialien hat, treten dabei nicht auf. Eventuell muss die lumineszierende Schicht mit einer dünnen UV-transparenten Schicht gegen den Angriff der Entladung geschützt werden.The UV photons generated by excimer radiation in the discharge space cause the layer to fluoresce or phosphoresce upon impact and thus generate visible radiation. With modern phosphors, this conversion process into visible light can be very efficient (quantum yield up to 95%). The layer is advantageously applied to the inside of the dielectric, because this means that the dielectric itself can only consist of ordinary glass. All difficulties that arise in connection with a UV source with UV-transparent materials do not arise. The luminescent layer may have to be protected against the attack of the discharge with a thin UV-transparent layer.
Die gewünschte UV-Wellenlänge kann mit der Gasfüllung ausgewählt werden. Es kommen z.B. Excimere als strahlende Moleküle in Frage (Edelgase, Mischungen von Edelgasen und Halogenen, Quecksilber, Cadmium oder Zink) oder Mischungen von Metallen mit starken Resonanzlinien (Quecksilber, Selen etc.) in ganz kleinen Mengen und Edelgasen, wobei den quecksilberfreien Füllgasen der Vorzug zu geben ist, da hiermit keine Entsorgungsprobleme entstehen. Auf die Weise kann man z.B. einen Quecksilberstrahler bauen mit ähnlichen Eigenschaften, wie derjenige, der der herkömmlichen Fluoreszenz-Röhre und den neuen Gasentladungslampen zugrunde liegt.The desired UV wavelength can be selected with the gas filling. For example, excimers can be used as radiating molecules (noble gases, mixtures of noble gases and halogens, mercury, cadmium or zinc) or mixtures of metals with strong resonance lines (mercury, selenium etc.) in very small quantities and noble gases, the mercury-free filling gases being the Preference should be given since this does not create any disposal problems. In this way, for example, a mercury lamp can be built with properties similar to those on which the conventional fluorescent tube and the new gas discharge lamps are based.
In der Zeichnung sind Ausführungsbeispiele der Erfindung schematisch dargestellt, und zwar zeigt:
- Fig. 1 ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in Gestalt eines ebenen einseitig abstrahlenden Flächenstrahlers im Schnitt;
- Fig. 2 ein Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 1 mit innenliegender Lumineszenzschicht im Schnitt;
- Fig. 3 ein Ausführungsbeispiel der Erfindung in Gestalt eines ebenen nach zwei Seiten abstrahlenden Flächenstrahlers im Schnitt;
- Fig. 4 eine Abwandlung des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Fig. 3 mit innenliegenden Lumineszenzschichten im Schnitt;
- Fig. 5 ein Ausführungsbeispiel eines zylindrischen nach aussen abstrahlenden Strahlers;
- Fig. 6 eine Abwandlung des Ausführungsbeispiels nach Fig. 5 mit innenliegender Lumineszenzschicht.
- Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the invention in the form of a flat single-sided radiating surface radiator in section.
- FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 1 with an internal luminescent layer in section;
- 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the invention in the form of a planar surface radiator radiating on two sides;
- 4 shows a modification of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 3 with internal luminescent layers in section;
- 5 shows an embodiment of a cylindrical radiator radiating outwards;
- FIG. 6 shows a modification of the exemplary embodiment according to FIG. 5 with an internal luminescent layer.
Der plattenförmige Hochleistungsstrahler nach Fig. 1 besteht im wesentlichen aus einer Quarz- oder Saphirplatte 1 und einer Metallplatte 2, die durch Distanzstücke 3 aus Isoliermaterial voneinander getrennt sind, und einen Entladungsraum 4 mit einer typischen Spaltweite zwischen 1 und 10 mm begrenzen. Die äussere Oberfläche der Quarzplatte 1 ist mit einer lumineszierenden Schicht 5 bedeckt, an die sich ein relativ weitmaschiges Drahtnetz 6 anschliesst, von dem nur die Kett- oder Schussfäden sichtbar sind. Dieses Drahtnetz 6 und die Metall platte 2 bilden die beiden Elektroden des Strahlers. Die elektrische Anspeisung erfolgt durch eine an diese Elektroden angeschlossene Wechselstromquelle 7. Als Stromquelle können generell solche verwendet werden, wie sie im Zusammenhang mit Ozonerzeugern seit langem eingesetzt werden.1 consists essentially of a quartz or
Der Entladungsraum 5 ist seitlich in üblicher Weise geschlossen, wurde vor dem Verschliessen evakuiert und mit einem inerten Gas, oder einer bei Entladungsbedingungen Excimere bildenden Substanz, z.B. Quecksilber, Edelgas, Edelgas-Metalldampf-Gemisch, Edelgas-Halogen-Gemisch, gefüllt, gegebenenfalls unter Verwendung eines zusätzlichen weiteren Edelgases (Ar, He, Ne) als Puffergas.The discharge space 5 is laterally closed in the usual way, was evacuated before closing and was filled with an inert gas or a substance that forms excimers under discharge conditions, e.g. Mercury, noble gas, noble gas-metal vapor mixture, noble gas-halogen mixture, filled, optionally using an additional further noble gas (Ar, He, Ne) as a buffer gas.
Je nach gewünschter spektraler Zusammensetzung der Strahlung und Lumineszenzschicht kann dabei z.B. eine Substanz gemäss nachfolgender Tabelle Verwendung finden:
Neben den obigen Gasen bzw. Gasgemischen kommen auch Edelgas-Metallgemische in Betracht, wobei Metalle mit starken Resonanzlinien bevorzugt werden:
Für die Resonanzlinien-Strahler ist die Menge Metalls im Gasgemisch dabei bezogen auf die Edelgasmenge sehr klein, damit möglichst wenig Selbstabsorption auftritt. Als Richtwert für die obere Grenze kann dabei folgende Beziehung
d x PM ≦ 10 Torr mm
worin d die Spaltweite des Entladungsraums in Millimetern (typisch 1 - 10 mm), PM den Metalldampfdruck bedeutet.For the resonance line emitters, the amount of metal in the gas mixture is very small in relation to the amount of rare gas, so that as little self-absorption as possible occurs. The following relationship can serve as a guideline for the upper limit
dx P M ≦ 10 Torr mm
where d is the gap width of the discharge space in millimeters (typically 1 - 10 mm), P M is the metal vapor pressure.
Die obere Grenze für den Metalldampf bildet die Excimerbildung wie HgXe, HgAr, HgKr, wofür schon 1 - 20 Torr Hg in z.B. 300 Torr Edelgas ausreichen. Diese Excimere strahlen bei 140 220 nm und sind auch sehr effiziente UV-Strahler. Bei höherem Quecksilberdruck bildet sich das Hg₂-Excimere, das bei 235 nm strahlt.The upper limit for the metal vapor is the excimer formation such as HgXe, HgAr, HgKr, for which 1 - 20 Torr Hg in e.g. 300 Torr of noble gas are sufficient. These excimers radiate at 140 220 nm and are also very efficient UV lamps. At higher mercury pressure, the Hg₂ excimer forms, which radiates at 235 nm.
Die untere Grenze liegt etwa bei 10⁻² Torr mm.The lower limit is around 10⁻² Torr mm.
In der sich bildenden stillen Entladung (dielectric barrier discharge) kann die Elektronenenergieverteilung durch Variation der Spaltweite des Entladungsraumes, Druck und/oder Temperatur optimal eingestellt werden.In the silent discharge that is formed (dielectric barrier discharge), the electron energy distribution can be optimally adjusted by varying the gap width of the discharge space, pressure and / or temperature.
Für sehr kurzwellige Strahlungen kommen auch Platten-Materialien, wie z.B. Magnesiumfluorid und Calziumfluorid in Frage. Anstelle eines Drahtnetzes kann auch eine transparente elektrisch leitende Schicht vorhanden sein, wobei für sichtbares Licht die Schicht aus Indium- oder Zinnoxid, für sichtbares und UV-Licht eine 50 - 100 Angström dicke Goldschicht verwendet werden kann.For very short-wave radiation, plate materials such as magnesium fluoride and calcium fluoride can also be used. Instead of a wire mesh, there can also be a transparent, electrically conductive layer, the layer of indium or tin oxide being used for visible light, and a 50-100 angstroms gold layer for visible and UV light.
Die Lumineszenzschicht 5 besteht vorzugsweise aus modernen Phosphoren, d.h. mit seltenen Erden dotiertem Leuchtstoff, die eine Quantenausbeute bis zu 95 % ermöglichen (vgl. E.Kauer und E.Schnedler "Möglichkeiten und Grenzen der Lichterzeugung¨ in "Phys. Bl. 42 (1986), Nr. 5, S. 128 - 133, insbesondere S. 132).The luminescent layer 5 preferably consists of modern phosphors, i.e. phosphor doped with rare earths, which enable a quantum yield of up to 95% (cf. E. Kauer and E. Schnedler "Possibilities and Limits of Light Generation" in "Phys. Bl. 42 (1986), No. 5, p. 128 - 133, especially p. 132).
Um die nutzbare Strahlung praktisch zu verdoppeln, kann die Metallelektrode 2 selbst aus UV-reflektierendem Material, z.B. Aluminium bestehen oder mit einer UV-reflektierenden Schicht 8 versehen sein.In order to practically double the usable radiation, the
Die Ausführungsform gemäss Fig. 2 unterscheidet sich von derjenigen nach Fig. 1 lediglich in der Aufeinanderfolge der Schichten. Die Lumineszenzschicht 5 ist auf der dem Entladungsraum 4 zugewandten Oberfläche der Platte 1 und ist vorzugsweise durch eine Schutzschicht 9 gegen den Entladungsangriff geschützt. Sie muss UV-transparent sein und besteht z.B. aus Magnesiumfluorid (MgF₂) oder A1₂O₃. Derartige Schichten werden in bekannter Weise durch "Sputtern" (Ionenzerstäubung) aufgebracht.The embodiment according to FIG. 2 differs from that according to FIG. 1 only in the sequence of the layers. The luminescent layer 5 is on the surface of the
Weil in dieser Ausführungsform die Umsetzung UV-sichtbares Licht vor dem Durchtritt durch das Dielektrikum (Platte 1) erfolgt, kann diese aus einem "normalen" lichtdurchlässigen Material, z.B. GlaS, bestehen.Because in this embodiment the UV-visible light is converted before it passes through the dielectric (plate 1), it can be made of a "normal" translucent material, e.g. GlaS, exist.
Der Hochleistungsstrahler nach Fig. 3 strahlt sichtbares Licht nach beiden Seiten ab. Der Entladungsraum 4 wird beidseits von Platten 4, 10 aus UV-durchlässigem Material, z.B. Quarz- oder Saphirglas begrenzt. Beide äusseren Oberflächen sind mit einer Lumineszenzschicht 5 bzw. 11 bedeckt. Die Elektroden sind durch Drahtnetze 6 bzw. 12 gebildet, die je mit der Wechselstromquelle 7 verbunden sind. Analog zu den Ausführungsformen nach Fig. 1 und 2 können die Drahtnetze 6, 12 auch durch transparente elektrisch leitende Schichten z.B. aus Indium- oder Zinnoxid, für sichtbares Licht und UV eine 50 - 100 Angström dicke Goldschicht, ersetzt werden.3 emits visible light on both sides. The
Analog zu Fig. 2 besteht auch hier die Möglichkeit, die Lumineszenzschichten 5 und 11 auf den dem Entladungsraum 4 zugewandten Oberflächen der dielektrischen Platten 1, 10 anzubringen und sie mit einer Schutzschicht 9 bzw. 13 aus MgF₂ oder Al₂O₃ gegen den Entladungsangriff zu schützen. Wie bei Fig. 2 kann auch hier das Dielektrikum, d.h. die Platten 1, 10, aus Glas bestehen.Analogously to Fig. 2, there is also the possibility to attach the
In Fig. 5 ist zylindrischer Hochleistungsstrahler im Querschnitt schematisch dargestellt. Ein Metallrohr 14 (innere Elektrode) ist mit Abstand (1 - 10 mm) konzentrisch von einem Dielektrikumsrohr 15 umgeben; die äussere Oberfläche des Rohres 15 ist mit einer Lumineszenzschicht 16 versehen. Daran schliesst sich eine äussere Elektrode in Form eines Drahtnetzes 17 an. Die Wechselstromquelle 7 ist mit beiden Elektroden 14, 17 verbunden. Das Metallrohr 14 besteht aus Aluminium oder ist mit einer Aluminiumschicht 18 versehen, die UV-Licht reflektiert.In Fig. 5 cylindrical high power radiator is shown schematically in cross section. A metal tube 14 (inner electrode) is surrounded at a distance (1-10 mm) concentrically by a
Beim Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 6 ist die Lumineszenzschicht 16 an der Innenwandung des Rohres 15 vorgesehen und gegen den Entladungsraum 4 hin mit einer Schutzschicht 19 aus MgF₂ oder Al₂O₃ bedeckt.6, the
Im Bedarfsfall kann durch das Innere des Rohres 14 ein Kühlmedium geleitet werden. Art und Zusammensetzung von Füllgas und Lumineszenzschicht entsprechen denen der vorangegangenen Ausführungsbeispiele.If necessary, a cooling medium can be passed through the interior of the
Die Erfindung eignet sich insbesondere zur Erzeugung von sichtbarem Licht. Abhängig von der Zusammensetzung des Füllgases und/oder der lumineszierenden Schicht ist es jedoch auch möglich, UV-Strahlung einer Wellenlänge in UV-Strahlung einer anderen Wellenlänge umzuwandeln.The invention is particularly suitable for generating visible light. Depending on the composition of the filling gas and / or the luminescent layer, however, it is also possible to convert UV radiation of one wavelength into UV radiation of another wavelength.
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