On Electrodeless Induction Lamps

Authors

  • Bhattacharya S School of Illumination Science, Engineering and Design; Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India
  • Majumder N School of Laser Science and Engineering, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26438/ijcse/v5i10.181184

Keywords:

Induction Lamp, Sulphur Lamp, Energy Efficient Lighting, Plasma Lamp

Abstract

This paper reviews the current technology & trends of electrodeless lamps, videlicet, fluorescent induction lamps & sulphur lamps. Induction lamps utilize the principle of electromagnetic induction & visible light is generated by phosphor coating in case of fluorescent lamps and by sulphur molecules in case of sulphur lamps. The methodologies of light generation, lighting characteristics, application areas, advantages & disadvantages in their utilization & the future scope of improvement are hereby duly expounded & analysed.

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2025-11-12
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DOI: 10.26438/ijcse/v5i10.181184
Published: 2025-11-12

How to Cite

[1]
S. Bhattacharya and N. Majumder, “On Electrodeless Induction Lamps”, Int. J. Comp. Sci. Eng., vol. 5, no. 10, pp. 181–184, Nov. 2025.

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Vol. 5 No. 10 (2017): IJCSE October Edition

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