Complete solid-state lighting (SSL) solutions require technical expertise in myriad technologies — several distinct, high-level areas are easily identified (see Fig. 1). Knowledge in one area can be ...

The early years of any technology are invariably the most exciting, as we welcome a whole new way of doing things that is simpler, faster, or more efficient. But with that excitement typically comes ...

Burlington, Mass.-based Philips Solid-State Lighting Solutions was recently awarded a $250,000 contract by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), a federal agency that develops and ...

Ideal for reducing maintenance and energy costs as well as handling harsh environments, a family of wedge-based LED lamps from JKL Lamps (Pacoima, CA) provides a performance improvement over ...

The National Research Council (NRC) appoints a committee and conducts a study of the status of advanced solid state lighting (SSL). The report considered the basic science and engineering needed to ...

DOE has two new Solid-State Lighting (SSL) funding opportunities for aspiring technologists. The Dept. of Energy will select projects to receive up to $25 million to advance research, development, and ...