Throughout this site we use many technical terms, and given the breadth of readership our site enjoys, sometimes we are remiss and incorrectly assume everyone knows what we are referring to. For those that do not, here are some explanations of the technical terms use. |
Iodine Quartz
A type of lighting unit, also known as "tungsten halogen" or "quartz halogen" bulbs, in which a tungsten filament contained in a very strong quartz envelope is heated in the presence of one of the halogens, causing a continuous chemical cycle which prolongs the filament life and gives intense light. |
