The Fifteen Watt Tungsten Lamp

The Fifteen Watt Tungsten Lamp, written by Clair Elmore Anderson in 1912 as part of his Master's thesis in Electrical Engineering, examines the performance and characteristics of the 15-watt tungsten lamp. The work includes detailed tests comparing its efficiency and life expectancy under various conditions, particularly highlighting the phenomenon of 'overshooting' where the lamp emits more light than its steady state. Anderson's findings reveal significant insights into the lamp's performance, emphasizing the variance in quality from different manufacturers and the implications for practical use in lighting technology.