Light Sources Basics of Lighting Technologies and Applications

Decide Which Lighting Technology Is Best for Your Application Light Sources, Second Edition: Basics of Lighting Technologies and Applications presents an overview of the three main technologies that have produced the numerous families of lighting products on the market today: electrical incandescence, electrical gas discharges, and semiconductor light-emitting diodes (LEDs). The second edition of this highly praised bestseller explores the scientific and technological developments of existing and new light sources and significantly expands the coverage on how to make choices based on a specific application. New to the Second Edition Enhanced material on LEDs New chapter on matching lighting technology with the appropriate applications New chapter on light and health New case studies on indoor and outdoor lighting for security and safety This book provides an up-to-date guide to the main technologies and important families of light sources that have dominated the market and our lives since the end of the nineteenth century. It will help readers design the most appropriate lighting environments for people of various needs and choose the correct technology for cost-effective lighting schemes. Online supplementary materials: View the author’s webinar ''How The Right Light Can Improve Our Lives'': www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ9rLhT2uWk

Basic Principles of Light and Vision Properties of Light Vision White Light Color Rendering Index Color Temperature Measuring Light Circadian Rhythm Incandescent Lamps Conventional Incandescent Lamps Halogen Incandescent Lamps Overview of the Technology Codes/Product Categorization Electrical Discharge Lamps Plasma Processes Low-Pressure Discharge Lamps Pressure Effect High-Pressure Discharge Lamps Induction Lamps Pulsed Operation Alternative Discharge Light Sources Microdischarge Properties for the Development of Light Sources Solid State Light Sources Light-Emitting Diodes Organic LEDs LED White Light Emissions LED Operation Thermal Management of LEDs Dimming/Controlling Brightness General Characteristics of LEDs Applications Closing Remarks Standards Lasers The Development of LASERs Output Types Categorization Excimer Lasers Applications The TechnologiesPrimary Technologies Secondary Technologies LuminairesKey Considerations Categories Illuminating Spaces Indoor Lighting Dynamic Lighting Outdoor Lighting Nonvisible Applications Light Sources and Health Melatonin Suppression Light Therapy Flicker and Health Effects Light Sources and Eye Conditions Color Vision Impairments Mercury Issues Photophobia UV Exposure Epilogue Glossary Appendices Index References appear at the end of each chapter.

Spiros Kitsinelis is an associate professor at Ehime University. His research focuses on the development of novel and energy-efficient light sources and the communication of this science to a broader audience. Dr. Kitsinelis is the co-creator of several patents in the field of light sources and the author of numerous scientific publications, including the book The Right Light: Matching Technologies to Needs and Applications. He earned a Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of Sheffield. Visit his website at www.the-nightlab.com for more details.