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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 15, 1980
Filed:
Jan. 24, 1978
Shinji Mayama, Katsuta, JP;
Masataka Koga, Katsuta, JP;
Yoji Arai, Katsuta, JP;
Konosuke Oishi, Mito, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., , JP;
Abstract
A spectral source comprises a lamp containing an anode and a cathode in an inert gas. The anode and cathode are different in shape and connected to a high-frequency power source to produce a high-frequency discharge between the anode and cathode to cause both sputtering of the cathode and excitation of a radiation having the spectrum according to the material sputtered from the cathode. The application of solely high-frequency power prevents adherence of the sputtered material to the interior walls of the lamp bulb thereby allowing a reduction of the dimensions of the lamp bulb, prolongating the life time of the lamp and increasing the stability and intensity of the radiation. A magnetic field may be applied to the radiation for Zeeman modulation. Due to the relatively small dimensions of the lamp bulb, relatively small and inexpensive magnets may be used.