Micro-discharge devices and applications

Details Micro-discharge devices and applications Micro-discharge devices and applications

2003-12-29

2008-10-21

Williams, Joseph (Department: 2879)

Electric lamp and discharge devices

Electrode and shield structures

Tubular or hollow sleeve

Reexamination Certificate

active

07439663

ABSTRACT:
A high pressure gas discharge device and methods of using the device as a UV gas discharge light source are disclosed. The device has a cathode covered partially with a dielectric layer which separates the cathode from an anode. A discharge device utilizes one or more microhollows in the uncovered part of the cathode. Methods of utilizing the discharge devise as a gas discharge light source for producing ultrapure water.

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