Broad spectrum ultraviolet sources
AssigneeRgf Environmental Group, Inc.
InventorJeffrey David Behary
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Abstract
In one embodiment, a device for generating broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation is provided. The device includes an adjustable spark gap of metallic solids, the spark gap including: a first electrode coupled to a first heatsink, and a second electrode coupled to a second heatsink, the second electrode spaced apart and opposite from the first electrode. The device includes a variable capacitor configured to discharge a voltage through the spark gap to generate broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation. The device includes a voltage source. The device includes a controller configured to control the variable capacitor. The first electrode is formed from a first metallic solid and the second electrode is formed from a second metallic solid, and the ultraviolet radiation generated is in the 140 nm to 400 nm range.
Claims15
A device for generating broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation, the device comprising:
- an adjustable spark gap of metallic solids, the spark gap comprising:
- a first electrode coupled to a first heatsink, and
- a second electrode coupled to a second heatsink, the second electrode spaced apart and opposite from the first electrode;
- a variable capacitor configured to discharge a voltage through the spark gap to generate broad spectrum ultraviolet radiation;
- a voltage source;
- and
- a controller configured to control the variable capacitor,
- wherein the first electrode is formed from a first metallic solid and the second electrode is formed from a second metallic solid, and the ultraviolet radiation generated is in the 140 nm to 400 nm range.
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