Electrodeless fluorescent lamp

The development, testing, and delivery of ten prototype energy efficient light bulbs are described. The Litek lamps, delivered to LBL on September 30, 1981, were electrodeless fluorescent light bulbs which employ a solid state radio frequency electronic driver to excite a mercury vapor gas discharge which in turn excites a conventional fluorescent phosphor layer to produce visible light. The marketing research plan, including prior marketing research efforts, is discussed.