Absolute Spectral Distribution of Cesium and Rubidium Arc Lamps.

Abstract

Spectral radiance data in absolute units was obtained from 2-KW cesium and rubidium arc lamps operated at various power levels and vapor pressures to determine optimum operating conditions for maximum visible and near infrared output. The report concludes that rubidium has a favorable distribution at high vapor pressures for use with a pink filter (low density infrared filter) and an S-25 detector in infrared mode, and cesium has a favorable distribution at intermediate pressures for use with a filter with a higher degree of visual security and an S-1 detector. more development of the lamp is needed to increase radiance and total efficiency. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1969
Accession Number
ADA038897

Entities

People

  • Clifton S. Fox

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Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkali Metals
  • Aluminum Oxides
  • Arc Lamps
  • Detectors
  • Electronics Laboratories
  • Emission
  • High Pressure
  • Lamps
  • Light Sources
  • Materials
  • Measurement
  • Metals
  • Night Vision
  • Power Levels
  • Radiation
  • Vapor Pressure
  • Xenon Lamps

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Technology.
  • Spectroscopy.