System for and method of operating a mercury free discharge lamp

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1999-10-07

2000-09-26

Philogene, Haissa

Electric lamp and discharge devices: systems

Current and/or voltage regulation

315246, 313637, G05F 100

Patent

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061246832

ABSTRACT:
A system and method for the operation of a mercury free high intensity discharge lamp is disclosed which provides lamp longevity and improved photometric results regardless of the orientation of the lamp. To this end, an acoustically modulated ballast without off-time and low power time is supplied to the lamp.

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