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jbolinger · 11-09-2007, 02:14 AM

Does anyone have a link to an Authoritative Source that says why this is a problem? I'm talking about compact fluorescents here.

I am an engineer by profession and, IMHO, have a very good understanding of 'How Things Work' and a good appreciation of the physics involved.

My 'How Things Work' says that a photon leaving the lamp and striking another part of of the lamp can do 1 of 3 things:

1. Pass right on through and out the other side. No problem here.
2. Be absorbed and reemitted at the same or different wavelength. This is also no problem---just contributes to the total spectrum.
3. Be converted to heat, which should already be included in the efficiency of the lamp.

I would hazard a guess that some of all three occurs. So the only problem with restrike then is #3. Is this what everyone is worried about?

Jim

11-09-2007, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
jbolinger Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Marion, OH Posts: 97	Is restrike a myth? Does anyone have a link to an Authoritative Source that says why this is a problem? I'm talking about compact fluorescents here. I am an engineer by profession and, IMHO, have a very good understanding of 'How Things Work' and a good appreciation of the physics involved. My 'How Things Work' says that a photon leaving the lamp and striking another part of of the lamp can do 1 of 3 things: Pass right on through and out the other side. No problem here. Be absorbed and reemitted at the same or different wavelength. This is also no problem---just contributes to the total spectrum. Be converted to heat, which should already be included in the efficiency of the lamp. I would hazard a guess that some of all three occurs. So the only problem with restrike then is #3. Is this what everyone is worried about? Jim