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fluorescent lamps and X Rays Re: Thinking About A Geiger Counter
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- Date: Sat, 05 Nov 2005 07:22:56 -0700
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> I've heard that fluorescent lamps will emit X rays when in a high
> frequent electrical field.
I'd expct not.
Usual powered XRay sources involve hihg voltages, and high vacuums.
Fluorescent lamps are full of mercury vapour, and run about
40V/foot....
best
dwp