EP1329944A2 - Dielectric barrier discharge lamp with starting aid - Google Patents
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- H01J65/04—Lamps in which a gas filling is excited to luminesce by an external electromagnetic field or by external corpuscular radiation, e.g. for indicating plasma display panels
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- the invention relates to dielectric barrier discharge lamps according to the preamble of claim 1.
- dielectric barrier discharge lamps also known as dielectrically impeded or silent discharge lamps
- dielectrically impeded or silent discharge lamps starting of conventional discharge lamps. This is because no metallic electrodes reach into the discharge space which could be used to emit initial electrons by thermal or field emission.
- dielectric barrier discharge lamps a metallic electrode is covered by a dielectric barrier which prevents electrons from the electrodes to reach the discharge space.
- the electrodes are for example provided on the inner surface of the discharge vessel - a dielectric layer covers the electrodes of distinguished polarity (unilaterally dielectrically impeded discharge) or all electrodes, i.e. of both polarities (bilaterally dielectrically impeded discharge).
- a dielectric layer covers the electrodes of distinguished polarity (unilaterally dielectrically impeded discharge) or all electrodes, i.e. of both polarities (bilaterally dielectrically impeded discharge).
- the walls of the discharge vessel act as the dielectric barrier.
- the dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to the invention comprises a discharge vessel having at least one tipped off exhaust tube, the discharge vessel (and hence the exhaust tube) being filled with a filling gas, and main electrodes characterised by at least one means for igniting an auxiliary discharge inside said exhaust tube.
- This auxiliary discharge facilitates the ignition of the main discharge within the interior of the discharge vessel.
- the main discharge is generated between the main electrodes.
- the means for igniting is for instance a coil wound around the exhaust tube or at least one auxiliary electrode provided along the exhaust tube.
- the purpose of the coil or the at least one auxiliary electrode is to facilitate an auxiliary discharge originating within the interior of the exhaust tube.
- the means for igniting is preferably in electrical contact with a main electrode. That way, a separate power supply for the means for igniting the auxiliary discharge is not necessary.
- the coil or the at least one auxiliary electrode is preferably mounted on the exhaust tube in close proximity to the discharge vessel, i.e. away from the tipped-off portion of the exhaust tube.
- auxiliary electrode In case of a single auxiliary electrode the (dielectrically impeded) auxiliary discharge is generated between the auxiliary electrode and the main electrode of opposite polarity. In case of a pair of auxiliary electrode the (dielectrically impeded) auxiliary discharge is generated between both auxiliary electrodes.
- the latter is assumed to be the preferred variant, because of the higher electrical field strength due to the shorter distance between both auxiliary electrodes compared to the longer distance between an auxiliary electrode and a main electrode.
- auxiliary electrode is belt-shaped and coaxially aligned with the exhaust tube.
- the inner surface of the exhaust tube can be covered with a material having a high secondary electron emission coefficient, e.g. MgO or Al 2 O 3 or a mixture thereof.
- the ignition of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp can be improved by providing a metallic structure inside the exhaust tube.
- the metallic structure enhances the strength of the electrical field inside the exhaust tube (metallic field enhancer).
- metallic components in the exhaust tube increase the probability for field emission of electrons due to their low work function in comparison to glass or other non conductive oxides.
- the metallic structure is for example U-, ring- or coil-shaped.
- the metallic structure in order to prevent the metallic structure from shielding the electrical field, the metallic structure preferably covers only a partial zone between the auxiliary electrodes. Even a patch-shaped metallic layer covering only a part of the inner wall of the exhaust tube between the auxiliary electrodes proved to be effective.
- metals with low work function are preferred for the metallic structure.
- the metallic structure can be covered with a material lowering the work function.
- the auxiliary electrodes are preferably covered at least in part by an insulating material, e.g. silicon or silicon gel.
- the dielectric barrier discharge lamp essentially comprises a tubular discharge vessel 1, two strip-shaped internal (main) electrodes (not shown), two strip-shaped external auxiliary electrodes 2 and two supply leads 3. The main electrodes are in electrical contact with the supply leads (not shown). Dielectric barrier 4 covering each electrode is shown in FIG. 1a.
- the general concept of this kind of dielectric barrier discharge lamp with internal (main) electrodes is described in detail in US 6,097,155, particularly in the description of FIGS. 1a, 1b and 2 therein.
- the discharge vessel 1 is sealed in a gas-tight fashion at its first end by means of a flare mount with a tipped-off exhaust tube 5 and at its second end by a dome (not shown) formed from the vessel.
- the discharge vessel 1 is filled with Xenon at a filling pressure of 15 kPa.
- Each auxiliary electrode 2 is U-shaped. A first shank of each U-shaped auxiliary electrode 2 is in electrical contact with one supply lead 3. The second shank of each U-shaped auxiliary electrode 2 is in contact with the outer surface of the exhaust tube 5.
- Each auxiliary electrode 2 is coaxial aligned with the exhaust tube 5 (see FIG 1b). During the ignition phase a high voltage is applied to the supply leads 3.
- the strength of the electrical field generated by the auxiliary electrodes 2 within the exhaust tube 5 is higher than within the discharge vessel, because the of the smaller inner diameter of the exhaust tube 5 in comparison to the inner diameter of the discharge vessel 1. Therefore, ignition of an auxiliary dielectric barrier discharge between the auxiliary electrodes 2 and within the interior of the exhaust tube 5 is facilitated. Eventually, the auxiliary discharge initiates the ignition of the main discharge.
- the space between the auxiliary electrodes 2 is insulated with silicon 6.
- arcing can be avoided by applying a silicon gel along the glass surface between the electrodes (not shown). Both auxiliary electrodes 2, the silicon 6, and the high voltage supply leads 3 are integrated to a single structure which is placed onto the lamp and soldered to the main electrodes of the lamp.
- the inner surface of the flare can also be coated with materials with high secondary electron emission capability such as Al 2 O 3 or MgO.
- FIGS. 2a and 2b show a variation of the above lamp with a coating 7 made of MgO on the inner surface of the exhaust tube 5. Since MgO is a good secondary electron emitter, the coating 7 enhances the electron density.
- FIGS. 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b and 6a, 6b show further variations of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp as shown in FIGS. 1a, 1b. Further enhancement of starting is achieved by placing metal structures in the interior of the exhaust tube 5, which enhance the strength of the electrical field inside the exhaust tube 5 (metallic field enhancer). In addition, metallic components in the exhaust tube 5 increase the probability for field emission of electrons due to their low work function in comparison to glass or other non conductive oxides.
- FIGS. 3a, 3b show a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with a U-shaped field enhancer 8.
- FIGS. 4a, 4b show a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with a ring-shaped field enhancer 9.
- the metallic field enhancer consists of a metallic layer covering a part of the cylindrical inner wall of the exhaust tube between the auxiliary electrodes.
- the layer is applied as a patch 11 of silver paste which is also used for printing the electrodes.
- the silver patch 11 is formed in a triangular shape on the cylindrical inner wall of the exhaust tube 5 with two of its three corners facing the two auxiliary electrodes 2 and the third corner facing towards the interior of the discharge vessel 1.
- the length of the patch 11 in the longitudinal direction of the exhaust tube 5 is about 2 mm. In the direction of the circumference of the cross section of the exhaust tube the patch 11 extends approximately from one auxiliary electrode to the other, therefore covering an angle of approximately 180°.
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Abstract
In order to improve the starting of a dielectric barrier discharge lamp it is
proposed to provide means for igniting an auxiliary discharge inside the exhaust
tube (5) of the lamp.
Description
The invention relates to dielectric barrier discharge lamps according to the
preamble of claim 1.
Starting of dielectric barrier discharge lamps (also known as dielectrically
impeded or silent discharge lamps) is more difficult than starting of conventional
discharge lamps such as low pressure fluorescent lamps. This is because
no metallic electrodes reach into the discharge space which could be
used to emit initial electrons by thermal or field emission. In dielectric barrier
discharge lamps a metallic electrode is covered by a dielectric barrier which
prevents electrons from the electrodes to reach the discharge space.
In case of so-called internal electrodes - the electrodes are for example provided
on the inner surface of the discharge vessel - a dielectric layer covers
the electrodes of distinguished polarity (unilaterally dielectrically impeded
discharge) or all electrodes, i.e. of both polarities (bilaterally dielectrically
impeded discharge). In case of so-called external electrodes the walls of the
discharge vessel act as the dielectric barrier. For more details see
US 6,097,155.
In any case, in order to start the lamp, initial charges which are within the
discharge volume have to be multiplied by an electrical field in a very effective
way in order to achieve an electrical breakdown (ignition) of the gas. In
this regard the initial ignition of dielectric barrier discharge lamps or ignition
after relatively long pauses or ignition in dark places are even more critical.
US 5,432,398 discloses a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with improved ignition
by providing means for local field distortion in the discharge space.
The means is for example a disturbing body made of aluminium oxide or
tantalum oxide.
It is an object of the invention to provide another means for improving the
starting of a dielectric barrier discharge lamp.
The object is achieved by a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with the features
according to claim 1.
Additional features of preferred embodiments are specified in the dependent
claims.
The dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to the invention comprises a
discharge vessel having at least one tipped off exhaust tube, the discharge
vessel (and hence the exhaust tube) being filled with a filling gas, and main
electrodes characterised by at least one means for igniting an auxiliary discharge
inside said exhaust tube. This auxiliary discharge facilitates the ignition
of the main discharge within the interior of the discharge vessel. The
main discharge is generated between the main electrodes.
The means for igniting is for instance a coil wound around the exhaust tube
or at least one auxiliary electrode provided along the exhaust tube.
The purpose of the coil or the at least one auxiliary electrode is to facilitate an
auxiliary discharge originating within the interior of the exhaust tube.
The means for igniting is preferably in electrical contact with a main electrode.
That way, a separate power supply for the means for igniting the auxiliary
discharge is not necessary.
The coil or the at least one auxiliary electrode is preferably mounted on the
exhaust tube in close proximity to the discharge vessel, i.e. away from the
tipped-off portion of the exhaust tube.
In case of a single auxiliary electrode the (dielectrically impeded) auxiliary
discharge is generated between the auxiliary electrode and the main electrode
of opposite polarity. In case of a pair of auxiliary electrode the (dielectrically
impeded) auxiliary discharge is generated between both auxiliary
electrodes. The latter is assumed to be the preferred variant, because of the
higher electrical field strength due to the shorter distance between both auxiliary
electrodes compared to the longer distance between an auxiliary electrode
and a main electrode.
In a preferred embodiment the auxiliary electrode is belt-shaped and coaxially
aligned with the exhaust tube.
In order to further enhance the ignition of the discharge the inner surface of
the exhaust tube can be covered with a material having a high secondary
electron emission coefficient, e.g. MgO or Al2O3 or a mixture thereof.
Furthermore, the ignition of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp can be improved
by providing a metallic structure inside the exhaust tube. The metallic
structure enhances the strength of the electrical field inside the exhaust
tube (metallic field enhancer). In addition, metallic components in the exhaust
tube increase the probability for field emission of electrons due to their
low work function in comparison to glass or other non conductive oxides.
The metallic structure is for example U-, ring- or coil-shaped. In any case, in
order to prevent the metallic structure from shielding the electrical field, the
metallic structure preferably covers only a partial zone between the auxiliary
electrodes. Even a patch-shaped metallic layer covering only a part of the
inner wall of the exhaust tube between the auxiliary electrodes proved to be
effective. Furthermore, metals with low work function are preferred for the
metallic structure. As an alternative the metallic structure can be covered
with a material lowering the work function.
In order to prevent surface creeping discharges the auxiliary electrodes are
preferably covered at least in part by an insulating material, e.g. silicon or
silicon gel.
- FIG. 1a
- shows a longitudinal section of a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with auxiliary electrodes for improved ignition according to the invention,
- FIG. 1b
- shows a cross section of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 1a,
- FIG. 2a
- shows a longitudinal section of a first variation of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 1a additionally having a layer of high secondary electron emission capability,
- FIG. 2b
- shows a cross section of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 2a,
- FIG. 3a
- shows a longitudinal section of a second variation of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 1a additionally having a U-shaped field enhancer,
- FIG. 3b
- shows a cross section of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 3a,
- FIG. 4a
- shows a longitudinal section of a third variation of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 1a additionally having a ring-shaped field enhancer,
- FIG. 4b
- shows a cross section of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 4a,
- FIG. 5a
- shows a longitudinal section of a fourth variation of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 1a additionally having a coil-shaped field enhancer,
- FIG. 5b
- shows a cross section of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 5a,
- FIG. 6a
- shows a longitudinal section of a fifth variation of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 1a additionally having a patch-shaped field enhancer,
- FIG. 6b
- shows a cross section of the dielectric barrier discharge lamp shown in FIG. 6a.
FIGS. 1a and 1b show a longitudinal section and a cross-section, respectively,
of a first embodiment of a dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to the
invention for OA (= Office Automation) applications. The dielectric barrier
discharge lamp essentially comprises a tubular discharge vessel 1, two strip-shaped
internal (main) electrodes (not shown), two strip-shaped external
auxiliary electrodes 2 and two supply leads 3. The main electrodes are in
electrical contact with the supply leads (not shown). Dielectric barrier 4 covering
each electrode is shown in FIG. 1a. The general concept of this kind of
dielectric barrier discharge lamp with internal (main) electrodes is described
in detail in US 6,097,155, particularly in the description of FIGS. 1a, 1b and 2
therein. The discharge vessel 1 is sealed in a gas-tight fashion at its first end
by means of a flare mount with a tipped-off exhaust tube 5 and at its second
end by a dome (not shown) formed from the vessel. The discharge vessel 1 is
filled with Xenon at a filling pressure of 15 kPa. Each auxiliary electrode 2 is
U-shaped. A first shank of each U-shaped auxiliary electrode 2 is in electrical
contact with one supply lead 3. The second shank of each U-shaped auxiliary
electrode 2 is in contact with the outer surface of the exhaust tube 5. Each
auxiliary electrode 2 is coaxial aligned with the exhaust tube 5 (see FIG 1b).
During the ignition phase a high voltage is applied to the supply leads 3. The
strength of the electrical field generated by the auxiliary electrodes 2 within
the exhaust tube 5 is higher than within the discharge vessel, because the of
the smaller inner diameter of the exhaust tube 5 in comparison to the inner
diameter of the discharge vessel 1. Therefore, ignition of an auxiliary dielectric
barrier discharge between the auxiliary electrodes 2 and within the interior
of the exhaust tube 5 is facilitated. Eventually, the auxiliary discharge
initiates the ignition of the main discharge. In order to prevent surface discharge
along the outer surface of the exhaust tube 5 the space between the
auxiliary electrodes 2 is insulated with silicon 6. In addition arcing can be
avoided by applying a silicon gel along the glass surface between the electrodes
(not shown). Both auxiliary electrodes 2, the silicon 6, and the high
voltage supply leads 3 are integrated to a single structure which is placed
onto the lamp and soldered to the main electrodes of the lamp.
In order to further enhance starting of the discharge the inner surface of the
flare can also be coated with materials with high secondary electron emission
capability such as Al2O3 or MgO.
FIGS. 2a and 2b show a variation of the above lamp with a coating 7 made of
MgO on the inner surface of the exhaust tube 5. Since MgO is a good secondary
electron emitter, the coating 7 enhances the electron density.
FIGS. 3a, 3b, 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b and 6a, 6b show further variations of the dielectric
barrier discharge lamp as shown in FIGS. 1a, 1b. Further enhancement of
starting is achieved by placing metal structures in the interior of the exhaust
tube 5, which enhance the strength of the electrical field inside the exhaust
tube 5 (metallic field enhancer). In addition, metallic components in the exhaust
tube 5 increase the probability for field emission of electrons due to
their low work function in comparison to glass or other non conductive oxides.
FIGS. 3a, 3b show a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with a U-shaped
field enhancer 8. FIGS. 4a, 4b show a dielectric barrier discharge lamp with a
ring-shaped field enhancer 9. FIGS. 5a, 5b show a dielectric barrier discharge
lamp with a coil-shaped field enhancer 10. In a further variation, schematically
shown in FIGS. 6a, 6b, the metallic field enhancer consists of a metallic
layer covering a part of the cylindrical inner wall of the exhaust tube between
the auxiliary electrodes. The layer is applied as a patch 11 of silver paste
which is also used for printing the electrodes. The silver patch 11 is formed in
a triangular shape on the cylindrical inner wall of the exhaust tube 5 with
two of its three corners facing the two auxiliary electrodes 2 and the third
corner facing towards the interior of the discharge vessel 1. The length of the
patch 11 in the longitudinal direction of the exhaust tube 5 is about 2 mm. In
the direction of the circumference of the cross section of the exhaust tube the
patch 11 extends approximately from one auxiliary electrode to the other,
therefore covering an angle of approximately 180°.
Even though the invention has been explained in detail with reference to dielectric
barrier discharge lamps with internal electrodes the invention is not
restricted to this kind of dielectric barrier discharge lamp. Rather, the benefits
of the invention can also be achieved by applying the invention to lamps
with external main electrodes.
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- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp comprising a discharge vessel (1) having at least one tipped-off exhaust tube (5), the discharge vessel (1) being filled with a filling gas, and main electrodes, characterised by at least one means for igniting an auxiliary discharge inside said exhaust tube (5).
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 1, wherein the means for igniting is at least one auxiliary electrode (2) provided along the exhaust tube (5).
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 2, wherein the at least one auxiliary electrode (2) is belt shaped.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the at least one auxiliary electrode (2) is coaxial with the exhaust tube (5).
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 1, wherein the means for igniting is a coil wound around the exhaust tube.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any preceding claim, wherein the means for igniting (2) is in electrical contact with a main electrode.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any preceding claim, wherein at least a part of the inner surface of the exhaust tube (5) is covered with a material (7) having a high secondary electron emission coefficient.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 7, wherein the material (7) with high electron emission coefficient is MgO or Al2O3 or a mixture thereof.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any preceding claim, which also comprises a metallic structure (8; 9; 10) arranged inside the exhaust tube (5).
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 9, wherein the metallic structure (8) is U-shaped.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 9, wherein the metallic structure (9) is ring-shaped.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 9, wherein the metallic structure (10) is coil-shaped.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 9, wherein the metallic structure (10) is patch-shaped.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any of the claims 9 to 13, wherein the work function of the material of the metallic structure (8; 9; 10) is low.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any of the claims 9 to 13, wherein the metallic structure is covered with a material lowering the work function.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one auxiliary electrode (2) is covered at least in part by an insulating material (6).
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 16, wherein the insulating material (6) is silicon.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to claim 16 or 17, wherein the insulating material (6) is a gel.
- Dielectric barrier discharge lamp according to any preceding claim, wherein the discharge vessel (1) is tubular, and the main electrodes are belt-shaped being arranged on the outer or inner surface of the discharge vessel.
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