hefner lamp

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What does hefner lamp mean?

A flame lamp used in photometry that burns amyl acetate and has been used as a standard for measuring luminosity in parts of Europe.

Where does hefner lamp come from?

Invented by Friedrich von Hefner-Alteneck in 1884.

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