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1944 - mercury arc lamp can be changed instantly from low to high intensities or vice versa

MERCURY ARC LAMP

CD 1966008 E&MP27.090

Electric Lighting

October 8, 1944

Mercury arc lamp, shown in the picture, is a new type that operates on 85 watts input and has specially designed heater coil to permit operation with a wide intensity range.

It can be changed instantly from low to high intensities or vice versa.

It was designed primarily for the motion picture industry. 





Original Caption by Science Service
©Handy & Boesser Photographers
©Hanovia Chemical & Mfg., Co.



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