Introduction to Solid-State Lighting [Hardcover]

Arturas Zukauskas (Author), Michael S. Shur (Author), Remis Gaska (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 18, 2002 | ISBN-10: 0471215740 | ISBN-13: 978-0471215745 | Edition: 1

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
* Applications of solid-state lamps

Editorial Reviews

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"A good introductory book on LEDs..." (CIE News, No. 65, March 2003)

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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
* Applications of solid-state lamps

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-Interscience; 1 edition (April 18, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471215740
• ISBN-13: 978-0471215745
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 6.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,143,018 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Introduction to Solid-State Lighting, December 11, 2010

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This review is from: Introduction to Solid-State Lighting (Hardcover)

A "must read" for SSL professional...you can learn either the basics or if you are willing to spend the time, the in depth physics of SSL technology and applications. A bit dry in terms of writing style, but very educational.

6 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Solid book but......., March 13, 2004

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This review is from: Introduction to Solid-State Lighting (Hardcover)

This is a really good book for someone who is invloved in the subject, otherwise it is a readers nightmare, I lost count on the times the author writes " but not have been fully understood"...all he does in Ch4 and Ch5 is tell you what someone designed and what they achieved, it is like he copied and pasted technical journal papers into this book, I would not advice anyone on buying it, hard work have been put in it, but it is still a BAD book.....consider LEDs by schubert.....

4 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A solid book on solid-state lighting, September 8, 2002

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Gintautas Tamulaitis (Vilnius University, Lithuania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Introduction to Solid-State Lighting (Hardcover)

This is an extraordinary book dealing for the first time with an emerging area of solid-state lighting. The book covers all subjects from intriguing history of lighting to the basics of solid state light emitters to numerous applications in biology, medicine, industry, and specialized and general lighting. A must to have for many scientists, engineers, and students.