Sulphur Plasma Lighting? (Sun on Earth)

A lot of talk surrounds these particular lighting systems…

Sulphur Plasma Lamps are the new revolutionary light source with the highest effectivity and a true full spectrum similar to that of sunlight.

The sulphur plasma consists mainly of dimer molecules (S2), which generate the light through molecular emission. Because this, instead of atomic emission, is the mechanism of light generation, the emission spectrum is continuous throughout the visible spectrum.

The lamp's output is low in infrared energy, and less than 1% is ultraviolet light. As much as 75% of the emitted radiation is in the visible spectrum, far more than other types of lamps.

The visible light output mimics sunlight better than any other artificial light source, and the lack of harmful ultraviolet radiation can be especially beneficial to museums and displays of art.

The spectral output peaks at 520 nanometres and the correlated colour temperature (CCT) is approximately 6000 kelvins with a colour rendering index (CRI) of 86. The lamp can be dimmed to 15% without affecting the light quality, and light output remains constant over the life of the bulb.

• Sulphur Plasma lamps are twice as efficient as other sources of high quality white light.
• They produce almost no ultraviolet light and very little infrared; this makes them easier to use with plastic fixtures or fibres.
• The full-spectrum light that is produced is extremely good for visual acuity and feels much like sunlight.
• The light source is very bright (similar to sunlight) so the light can be efficiently distributed over large spaces.
• The light output and colour does not degrade over time, and it is fully dimmable down to 15%.
• The lamp is very simple; a hollow quartz sphere with sulphur and argon gas so it is environmentally benign and light output quality does not degrade in use.

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Colin & Romek