Internal Observation of FluorescentLamps and Automotive Light Valves

Introduction

Energy saving now is a globally important issue, and a big target in development is to improve the efficiency of electrical equipment. In this news report, we look at "lighting" as one of these target fields, and introduce an example of X-ray observation (fluoroscopy and CT) as a non-destructive observation means generally applied to product inspection and analysis of defects for "fluorescent lamps" and "automotive light valves" as products typical of this field. The microfocus X-ray inspection/CT system (inspeXio SMX-225CT) was used as the means of observation.

December 2, 2009 GMT