Electric lamp and method of manufacturing the same, and image display device employing the same

摘要

A lamp includes a lamp body in which a discharge gas is injected, and first and second electrodes disposed at opposite ends of the lamp body. The first electrode includes a first member that receives a first end portion of the lamp body and a second member that is disposed between the first member and the lamp body. The second electrode includes a third member that receives a second end portion of the lamp body and a fourth member disposed between the third member and the lamp body. The second and fourth members each have metallic solder. A rough surface is formed on each of the first and second end portions of the lamp body. A backlight assembly employs the lamp, and a liquid crystal display device employs the backlight assembly.