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This section provides an overview for xenon light sources as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 13 xenon light source manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked xenon light source companies as of January, 2025: 1.Alan Electronic Systems Private Limited, 2.Sugawara Laboratories Inc., 3.Hamamatsu Photonics K.K..
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A xenon light source is an artificial light source that uses light emitted by an arc discharge in xenon gas.
Arc discharge refers to the ionization of gas molecules between positive and negative electrodes, resulting in a plasma state, through which an electric current flows. Due to its luminescence principle, xenon light sources are characterized by lower power consumption and longer life than incandescent light sources that energize filaments such as incandescent lamps. Other major artificial light sources include halogen lamps, but xenon light sources are more powerful than halogen lamps and can irradiate smaller areas.
Xenon lights are sometimes referred to as xenon lamps, but this term is confusing with the term xenon-filled incandescent light bulb (xenon bulb), so this article will use the term xenon light source. A xenon light source that emits light by passing an electric current through a filament is completely different from a xenon light source that emits light by passing an electric current through plasmaized xenon gas.
Xenon light sources have a relatively long life because they do not heat a filament like incandescent light sources. Also, when combined with special filters, xenon light sources produce a spectrum that is almost identical to that of sunlight, making them useful in industrial, medical, and other fields where natural colors need to be reproduced.
Xenon short-arc lamps are used as point light sources with high luminance in the following applications.
Illumination
Although they are used as high-luminance light sources such as searchlights and headlights, they are most frequently used for stage lighting and surgical lamps, where natural color reproduction is required. They are also used as light sources for endoscopes because of their compact size.
Light Source for Testing
As a solar simulator with properties similar to sunlight, it is ideal for testing the power generation efficiency of solar panels or conducting durability tests such as fading or degradation of materials due to sunlight. Because of its ability to output light of a wide range of wavelengths, it is used as a light source for spectroscopic analysis equipment, as well as for inspecting displays and measuring devices.
Light Source for Projection
Xenon short-arc lamps are the best choice for light sources for projectors, planetarium projectors, and large projectors, because in addition to being a point light source, they require stable output and high color rendering.
Xenon long-arc lamps are often used as large light sources that need to illuminate a wide area, such as floodlights in stadiums and aircraft guide lights at airports.
Xenon flash lamps, which are most often seen, are flash lamps used for photography. They are used in large-sized flash lamps used in photo studios and other facilities, as well as flash lamps for SLR cameras.
Other applications include use as xenon light sources for treating burn scars and birthmarks by improving blood flow to the skin (to promote regeneration), and as light sources for IPL (Intense Pulse Light) hair removal.
Figure 1. Arc discharge
The basic structure of a xenon light source consists of a quartz glass tube filled with xenon gas, two electrodes, and a lighting circuit connected to both electrodes from the outside of the glass tube. The role of the lighting circuit is to apply high-voltage pulses to the electrodes to cause dielectric breakdown, which initiates an arc discharge. Once initiated, the arc discharge can be sustained even if the applied voltage is lowered, so the rated voltage of most xenon light sources is 15 to 30 V.
Figure 2. Spectra of xenon light source and sunlight
Some of the electrons in a xenon atom are excited without ionization, and when the excited electrons return to their ground state, they emit light at a specific wavelength (line spectrum). Therefore, the spectrum of a xenon light source is a continuous spectrum plus a line spectrum.
Xenon light sources can be broadly classified into the following types
Figure 3. Xenon short-arc lamp
Short-arc lamps have a short distance of less than a few millimeters between electrodes, making the emission area smaller than that of other xenon light sources and enabling the creation of a highly luminous point light source. The quartz glass tube is filled with xenon gas at high pressure (5 to 10 atmospheres) at room temperature. Xenon atoms emit light due to direct current discharge, and stable output can be obtained in a short period of time.
A long arc lamp consists of a long, narrow quartz glass tube filled with xenon gas at nearly one atmosphere (105 Pa). They are characterized by their extremely high luminous flux and usually have a rated power consumption of 1 kW or more; some lamps exceed 50 kW.
Generally, they emit light by alternating current discharge, and the distance between the electrodes is 5 to 10 cm or more.
A xenon light source that emits light for an extremely short period of time (several μs to several ms). Since the emission time is short, no cooling device is required, and the overall size can be reduced.
They come in a variety of shapes and are filled with 2 to 10 kPa of xenon gas. There are two types: a pulse voltage is applied at startup, and a shimmer method in which a weak current is constantly applied even when the light is not on to enable high-speed lighting.
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Excelitas Technologies Corp., headquartered in Waltham, USA, is a manufacturer of photonic solutions. The company provides photonic solutions for the illumination, optical and imaging needs of the OEM and end-user customers. The products like cameras, sensors and light sources serve an array of applications across many sectors. These range of applications include clinical diagnostics, autonomous vehicles and X-ray security screening. The company also offers bespoke photonic solutions such as discrete components, sub-assemblies, or complete turnkey solutions tailored to the customers' specific requirements.
Sugawara Laboratories Inc. established in August 1954 and based in Kawasaki-shi, Kanagawa, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial measuring equipment. The company has a rich history of revolution and expertise in the field. They offer a wide range of products, including stroboscopes with xenon flashlamps and torque dynamometers for creating quiet, ripple-free motors. Sugawara's products are used in various industries, contributing to energy conservation, convenience, and comfort in daily life. With an aim of providing reliability and load control systems tailored to each motor's characteristics, Sugawara has an eco-conscious society.
Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., established in 1953 and headquartered in Hamamatsu, Japan, is a manufacturer of sensors and emitters for both visible and invisible light. It stocks products like LEDs, lamps, and photodiodes used in several industries, including consumer electronics, dental imaging, and environmental monitoring. The sensor and light source components are also available as modules and units that can be incorporated into systems the company develops, like optical measurement systems or imaging systems. The ISO 9001-certified company stocks over 15,000 devices, units, and systems that ship to over 100 destinations worldwide, and it has ten research and production bases.
Olympus Europa SE & CO. KG, founded in 1919 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, is a manufacturer of medical equipment for endoscopic procedures. The company provides a lineup of solutions for early diagnosis and minimally invasive therapy, suitable for a range of diseases. Its main product is medical endoscopes and other endoscopy systems such as ultrasound, imaging systems, insufflator and video endoscopy systems. The company has subsidiaries and partners operating in numerous countries in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
Alan Electronic Systems Private Limited, founded in 1997 and based in Maharashtra, India, is a manufacturer of industrial electronics and medical equipment. The company established its Medical Division in 2004. Its products in the Medical Division include Electro-Medical Systems, electrosurgical generators, CO2 insufflators, and more. ALAN's products in the industrial electronics division include pro-power supply, inverters, Micro-controller-based embedded systems, LED light sources, inverters and more. The company delivers ISO-13485:2016-certified products and services to its clients in hospitals, colleges, and government and private institutions.
Naugramedical, established in 2015, is headquartered in India and China and is a manufacturer, supplier, and exporter of medical and hospital laboratory instruments. Naugramedical manufactures medical laboratory equipment, catering to several hospitals, nursing homes, and medical clinics globally. NaugraMedical provides an extensive assortment of diagnostic products and serves as a supplier and exporter of medical laboratory equipment. The medical business recognizes the significance of superior LED operating room lights. The surgical operating theater lights were designed using cutting-edge technology to cater precisely to the needs of modern operating rooms and hospital operating theater rooms.
Advin Health Care is a manufacturer and exporter of medical equipment that was established in 2006 and is headquartered in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India. The company provides a wide range of medical equipment, including surgical instrument, medical devices, hospital furniture, surgical disposables and medical consumables. Its products such as surgical disposable, hospital beds, ICU products, radiilogy tools and many others are used in thousands of hospitals and clinics in India and across the globe. The company also provides a range of services, including installation, repair, and maintenance.
Photonic Solutions Ltd, founded In 1999 and based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, is the independent distributor of photonics and associated technologies to the UK scientific and industrial market. It is a supplier to more than forty global manufacturers of optical components and laser systems. The company's wide range of products include, laser detectors, diagnostics and safety equipment, microscopes, spectrometers, custom-designed systems and related accessories. Its photonic products are backed up by unrivalled support and services.
Cliniva Healthcare, established in 2014 and headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, is a manufacturer and distributor of various medical instruments. The company designs, manufactures and exports equipment for medical and healthcare facilities. It has a product line for gastrology, laparoscopic, gynecology, urology and orthopedic instruments as well as provides hospital disposables and OT products. It has a design team and manufacturing capabilities to offer a product line based on the client’s needs.
Optofine Instruments Pvt. Ltd, established in 1999 and based in Maharashtra, India, is manufacturer of various types of medical testing machines. The company is one of the largest manufacturers of surgical microscopes, and also provides other testing machines like A-scan machines, endoscopy cameras, and LED and xenon light sources. It is also a supplier of refurbished medical equipment including surgical, ophthalmic and ENT microscopes. The company has an in house service station and provides repair services for all types of flexible scopes and CCD cameras.
Techinstro Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of nanotechnology, environmental, and solar energy products in Nagpur, India and was established in 2009. The company’s main product lines include graphene, nanoparticles, metal foam, valves and fittings, gas sampling bags, conductive coating, TCOs, and photochemical reactor. These products are used for various applications in industries such as aeronautical, display technology, electronic and telecommunication, environmental, pharmaceutical, and solar energy. It also offers customized services and technical support to its customers.
India Photonics, established in 2015 and headquartered in Delhi, India, is a manufacturer of spectroscopy and laser instrumentation. The company was established by a team of electronics engineers and commercial people expertising in integrated advanced instrumentation, photonics, laser, spectrometer, and chemometric technologies. It manufactures field-portable and laboratory NIR spectroradiometers and spectrometers for remote sensing applications including geological remote sensing and various research studies. The company is also the largest supplier of C-type goniophotometer and integrating sphere in India, specialized in large area solar simulator and quantum efficiency measurement system.
Quantum Design Inc. is a distributor of scientific instruments and components founded in 1982 and headquartered in Darmstadt, Germany. The company offers components and systems utilized in material science, imaging, spectroscopy, photonics, and nanotechnology. Its product line consists of magnetic field instruments, particle size analyzers, hyperspectral cameras, and detectors for SEM applications. The company also provides installations, spare parts, calibrations, instrument relocation, and test and sample measurements. It is certified by ISO 9001 international quality certification.
Ranking as of January 2025
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Electronic Systems Private Limited |
13.9%
|
| 2 | Sugawara Laboratories Inc. |
12.8%
|
| 3 | Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. |
11.7%
|
| 4 | Olympus Europa SE & CO. KG |
11.1%
|
| 5 | Photonic Solutions Ltd |
8.9%
|
| 6 | India Photonics |
7.8%
|
| 7 | Naugramedical |
7.8%
|
| 8 | Quantum Design Inc |
7.2%
|
| 9 | Advin Health Care |
5.6%
|
| 10 | Optofine Instruments Pvt. Ltd |
4.4%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the xenon light source page as of January 2025. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
|
India
|
6 | 54.5% |
|
Japan
|
2 | 18.2% |
|
United States of America
|
1 | 9.1% |
|
Germany
|
1 | 9.1% |
|
United Kingdom
|
1 | 9.1% |
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