Artūras Žukauskas - Böcker

A thorough reference that sheds light on the promising field of solid-state lightingSolid-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

Ultraviolet LEDs and solar blind detectors represent the next frontier in solid state emitter technology, holding out the prospect of many major applications, including the identification of hazardous biological agents. The current work draws together leading researchers in UV semiconductor technology and systems applications. Topics covered include basic device issues, substrates, epitaxial growth, materials characterization, nitride quaternary alloys, doping, strain energy band engineering, quantum phosphors, ohmic contacts and Schottky barriers, UV LED device design and performance, thermal management, and applications such as hazardous agent sensing, solid state lighting, environmental control, and optical measurement.