Metallic Concave Reflection Mirror, Light Source and Light Source Apparatus Using the Same, and Lighting Circuit Thereof

摘要

This invention makes it possible to use a concave reflection mirror using metal in at least a concave reflective portion thereof for discharge lamps. The concave reflection mirror is characterized by including: a metallic concave reflective portion; and a neck portion for receiving therein a high voltage side seal portion of a high-pressure discharge lamp to be continuously applied with a d.c. voltage of 1000 V to 4000 V during an ignition phase, the neck portion protruding rearward from a central portion of the metallic concave reflective portion and being formed partially of an insulating member or entirely of an insulating material. The concave reflection mirror can have a concave reflective surface with improved curved surface precision thereby making it possible to reduce variations in brightness, use a multi-layered deposited film having a low heat resistance, and reduce the required cost considerably.