Progress in performance ofmicroplasma lighting tiles

Summary form only given. Microplasma lamps with high luminance and a thin, flat form factor have been developed and fabricated in sizesup to 1 sq. ft.(930 cm2). A wide variety of new lighting applications are now available due to lightweight construction and panel thicknesses of less than5mm. Because microplasma lighting photometric performance is independent of temperature, the devices are instant on/off. The glass enclosure serves as the lamp structure, allowing minimal fixturing (when compared to conventional lighting systems) which is ideal for high space utilization.