Characterization of compact fluorescent lights RF emissions in the perspective of human exposure

In a context where energy is valued, the use of Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs with low energy consumption (CFL) tends to generalize. However, the radio noise produced by these sources is currently the subject of many discussions, particularly about the issue of human exposure. This paper is dedicated to the characterization of the electric and magnetic fields radiated by various models of lamps. For this purpose, we have carried out tests in the immediate vicinity (near field) of these CFLs in order to identify the frequencies involved, and the EM fields produced at very short distance. These measurements were conducted insitu to study the evolution of the electro-magnetic field over several minutes.