A dielectric barrier discharge lamp having a cap (2), an elongate discharge vessel (1) and
strip-like outer electrodes (5 a-5 f) has a corresponding contact spring (7 a-7 f) for each outer
electrode. These contact springs are arranged in the interior of the cap. The cap also
includes a cap sleeve (6), which surrounds one end of the discharge vessel (1) in such a
manner that the or each strip-like outer electrode (5 a-5 f) is in electrically conductive contact
with the or a corresponding contact spring (7 a-7 f). Preferably, the transverse extent of the …