Experimental Sulphur-Selenium Lamp

Experimental Sulphur-Selenium Lamp

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Description (Brief)
Demonstration electrodeless selenium and sulfur bulb powered by microwave energy. Selenium is predominate.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
discharge lamp
date made
1996
maker
Fusion Lighting, Inc.
Physical Description
selenium / sulfur (overall material)
quartz (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 3/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 14.605 cm x 3.81 cm
ID Number
1996.0359.06
catalog number
1996.0359.06
accession number
1996.0359
Credit Line
from Fusion Lighting Inc.
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Electric Lamps
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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