Summary
This paper reviews the state of LED technology in 2007, focusing on efficiency gains and color properties as LEDs emerge as a viable lighting solution. For lighting designers, understanding LED spectral output and efficiency trajectories is foundational to selecting appropriate light sources for circadian and visual applications.
Key Findings
- LED light output was doubling approximately every two years as of 2007, following a trajectory analogous to Moore's Law
- The paper identifies efficiency and color rendering as key challenges for LED adoption in general lighting
Categories
The Science of Light: Reviews LED spectral and efficiency characteristics relevant to understanding light source properties for circadian-aware lighting design.
Author(s)
Z Turlej
Publication Year
2007
Number of Citations
2
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