Designing and Modeling a High Intensity Deuterium Lamp

Sponsor
BHK, Inc.
Year
1996 – 1997
Advisors
  • Graydon Bell
  • Robert P Wolf

BHK requested a design for a deuterium lamp that has a higher output and greater lifetime than existing lamps on the market. The team developed a model relating to such parameter as fill composition, pressure, and geometrical measurements to the intensity and spectral characteristics of the output, and suggested and evaluated design modifications to improve performance.

The Physics Clinic program presents opportunities for students to work on practical projects relevant to industrial work. Students work on teams of 3–5 on a sponsored research or development project.