Globar
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A Globar is used as a
Planck radiator (i.e. a black body). Alternative infrared sources are Nernst lamps, coils of chrome–nickel alloy or high-pressure mercury lamps
.
The
portmanteau
word consisting of glow and bar. The term glowbar is sometimes used synonymously in English (which is an incorrect spelling in the strict sense).
The American Resistor Company in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, had word and lettering Globar registered as a trademark (in a special decorative script font) with the United States Patent and Trademark Office on June 30, 1925 (registration number 0200201) and on October 18, 1927 (registration number 0234147). This registration had been renewed for the third time in 1987 (by various companies throughout 60 years).
See also
External links
- Viewgraphs about infrared beamlines and IR spectroscopy Advanced Light Source, Berkeley, CA, USA
- Introduction to the optical principles of IR spectroscopy, light sources Ralf Arnold (in German)