2013-05-29

Lab-Grown Crystals Could Yield LEDs That Mimic Sunlight

LEDs are extremely efficient, and when it comes to single colors such as red or green commonly used in traffic lights or toys, they can’t be beat. But those aren’t the colors we want to light up our homes and offices. Our eyes prefer the warm, white light produced by the sun, and when it’s not available, we’ll take the similar glow produced by CFLs and incandescent bulbs. Soon, however, those traditional options won’t be available, and good riddance. They suck up way more energy than should be necessary to light a room. Scientists have been worki...
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Strawberries flourish in a Controlled-Environment Agriculture Installation with Horticulture LED lighting provided by Cree LED and RED Horticulture. (Photo courtesy of RED Horticulture) The integration of technology into every aspect of life i... READ MORE

The prior blog titled “Nichia’s contribution to a realization of a mercury-free society” took a short break. However, there was a release about new LED-based water disinfection devices made by Miura Co., Ltd., a Japanese manu... READ MORE