Introduction to Solid-State Lighting

Editorial Reviews Review "A good introductory book on LEDs.." (CIE News, No. 65, March 2003) From the Back Cover A thorough reference that sheds light on the promising field of solid-state lighting
Solid-state lighting is a rapidly emerging field. Light Emitting Diodes are already used in traffic signals, signage/contour lighting, large area displays, and automotive applications. But its greatest future lies in the possibility of applying solid-state lamps to general lighting. Solid-state lighting promises to reduce energy consumption as much as fifty percent, cut down on carbon-dioxide emission, and even spur the development of a completely new lighting industry.
Giving this important emerging field the attention it deserves, Introduction to Solid-State Lighting comprehensively covers:

* The history of lighting

* The characterization of visible light

* Conventional light sources

* LED basics

* Extraction of light from high-brightness LEDs

* White LED