抄録
Measurements of the statistical starting time-lag Ts(s) of non-preheated electronic compact fluorescent lamps show that Ts increases with longer off-time before starting and also with a darker environment on starting. The initial electrons per second Q(1/s), which is inversely proportional to Ts, changes from 1.2 to 72 in the dark environment on starting. Initial electrons are obtained mainly from the oxide emitter of the electrodes, even if they are not pre-heated. A brief start requires a Q greater than 260. This is achieved by heating an electrode to only about 100°C.
