The construction of a fluorometer and a spectrofluorometer using flashlight or a sunlight excitation source in a shoebox and the eye as a detector is being described. The assembly helps in understanding several fundamental ideas related to the subject very easily.

A green laser pointer could be used in a flashy demonstration of laser-induced fluorescence in the gas phase by directing the beam of the laser through a cell containing [I[subscript]2] at its room temperature vapor pressure. The experiment could be used to provide valuable insight into the requirements for laser-induced fluorescence (LIF) and the…

Describes the latest innovations in theatrical lighting control boards. (CH)

Describes recent experiments at Cornell University; at schools in East Cleveland, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Kentucky; and at Middle Island School in Brookhaven, New York. (MLF)

RESEARCH REVOLUTIONIZES SCHOOL LIGHTING AND BUILDINGS. NEW EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS DEMAND FLEXIBLE LIGHTING DESIGN. VISUAL AND AUDITORY AIDS MUST BE CONSIDERED. LIGHT REQUIRED ON THE TASK DEPENDS ON THE DETAIL TO BE SEEN INVOLVING ITS CONFIGURATION, SIZE, AND CONTRAST WITH ITS BACKGROUND. THE BRIGHTNESS OF SURROUNDINGS MUST BE DESIGNED TO BALANCE…

Contains specifications, typical layouts, and equipment schedules for lighting television studios. A lighting schedule includes information on--(1) back and key lights, (2) fill and base lights, (3) special purpose lights, and (4) hanging devices. Floor plans for different type and size studios are also included. (RH)

Most buildings rely on electricity for lighting, power, signals, and other communications. Electric energy is also used for heating and year-round thermal conditioning of spaces. Its ease of transmission, simple control and measurement, and relative safety make it a useful source of energy. This publication is intended to provide those persons…

A Houston, Texas, school district has found that indirect lighting fixtures combined with skylights lower energy bills and provide softer, more natural lighting. A principal feels the softer light may have a calming effect on students' behavior. (MLF)

Illumination levels should vary throughout a school, and new lower-wattage lamps can help cut energy costs. (Author)

Written for students, professionals with limited experience, and professionals who encounter lighting difficulties, this book encourages sensitivity to light in its myriad manifestations: it offers advice in creating memorable images for video, film, and stills through lighting. Chapters in the book are: (1) "Lights of Passage: Basic Theory and…

Contains four reports on the latest developments in lighting, research and design, and a 10-item annotated energy bibliography. (Author)

Installation of a new metal halide lighting system at an old athletic high school stadium serving the Red Lion School District in Pennsylvania made night games possible. Community members raised funds for the installation. Because of increased attendance, the district made a $10,000 profit. Provides facts and figures on the stadium lighting. (MLF)

Details the dramatic changes in school lighting. Describes how lighting will be more closely integrated into the "smart" school building of tomorrow and how lighting systems will evolve with schools as technology changes. Claims that direct/indirect lighting systems will serve computer users as well as reduce energy and maintenance costs. (RJM)

Covers all the steps needed to light an open, non-traditional performance space--everything from where to locate lights, support towers, and power sources, to cable and dimmer requirements. Covers safety issues, equipment costs, what students should and should not be allowed to do, and how to deal with electricians and rental companies. (SC)

The installation of an area lighting tower combines increased security with economic savings at Kansas State University. (Author)