Solid-State Lighting Basics
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Why SSL?
Why are government and industry investments being directed to develop solid-state lighting? What strategies are needed to advance this promising technology? |
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LED Basics
How do LEDs compare to conventional white light sources, and what factors determine the quality of lighting they provide? |
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Using LEDs
Today, a steady stream of LED replacement lamps and light fixtures is entering the general lighting market. How can buyers make informed decisions about using these products in key applications? |
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R&D Challenges
How is R&D continually improving the energy efficiency, color quality, lifetime, cost, reliability, and other aspects of LED lighting systems? What is on the horizon for organic LEDs? |
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Market Challenges
Initial consumer disappointment in other efficient lighting, such as CFLs, slowed early market adoption. What is being done to enable more successful market introductions for SSL? |
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Standards
What is the lighting industry doing to set standards for LED products? How are performance attributes being tested and reported, and how can buyers benefit from this information? |