DISCHARGE LAMP AND HEADLIGHTS FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE

摘要

The invention relates to a discharge lamp with asymmetric brightness distribution comprising a discharge vessel (16) for generating an electric discharge, in which discharge vessel two electrodes (22a, 22b) connected with current conductors are accommodated in a gastight manner, said electrodes (22a, 22b) being of a similar design and extending over a different distance into the discharge vessel (16). The invention further relates to an automotive headlight comprising a reflector and a discharge lamp (10) with asymmetric brightness distribution arranged in said reflector.