A fast starting induction RF
fluorescent lamp that is able to replace an ordinary
incandescent light bulb, both in its ability to screw into a standard
incandescent light bulb socket and to have the general look of the ordinary
incandescent light bulb, but with all of the advantages of an induction lamp, as described herein. The present disclosure describes structures for an induction RF
fluorescent lamp that includes a bulbous portion, an
electronics portion, and a screw base, creating an external look that is similar to the profile of an ordinary incandescent light
bulb, and with structures within the bulbous portion that facilitate rapid luminous development during the turn-on phase of the induction
fluorescent lamp.