FREE RADICAL POLYMERIZATION METHOD HAVING REDUCED PREMATURE TERMINATION, APPARATUS FOR PERFORMING THE METHOD, AND PRODUCT FORMED THEREBY

摘要

A method of polymerizing by a free radical polymerization mechanism, product formed thereby, and apparatus for performing this method, are disclosed. The composition to be polymerized by the free radical polymerization mechanism is irradiated by a substantially constant radiation, the radiation being substantially without pulsation. The use of the substantially constant radiation without pulsation reduces premature termination of the polymerization. The substantially constant radiation can be output of a lamp powered by a constant current, direct current power supply.