From Edison To Leds: The Science And Story Of Light Sources - Hardcover

Rahman, Faiz

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9811267588 ISBN 13: 9789811267581

Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd, 2023

Synopsis

From the earliest eras, light has always been a fascinating resource for humankind. From pre-historic to modern times, man evolved while harnessing this source of illumination through a variety of techniques.This book retells the stories behind the technologies -- interesting historical anecdotes and fascinating scientific facts behind the various modern methods for generating light and illuminating the world. From the groundbreaking inventions of Edison and Swan to the revolutionary advancements in laser technology to the advent of the energy-efficient LEDs, and more. While the main focus of this narrative is on sources of visible light, it also delves into several devices that produce invisible radiation as a significant part of centuries' worth of innovation.Offering a thorough exploration of familiar and unusual light sources, this comprehensive book encompasses historical and technical viewpoints. By providing this holistic approach, readers can gain a deeper understanding of modern advancements in the field as they relate to historical origins and applications. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in optical sciences, particularly those involved in the generation, detection, or utilization of electromagnetic radiation.

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About the Author

Faiz Rahman is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Ohio University, USA. He holds two Masters degrees and a PhD from Imperial College, London. Dr Rahman works on semiconductor materials and devices and has published a large number of journal papers and magazine articles. He has also edited two volumes on electronic and photonic nanotechnologies. Previously, he held various positions at the University of Nottingham, UK, Caltech, USA and Cypress Semiconductor Corporation, USA. Before moving to Ohio University, he was a member of Electrical Engineering faculty at the University of Glasgow, UK. Dr Rahman has received several awards for his research. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Physics and is a senior member of Optica and the IEEE.

Edition details

• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd
• Publication date: 2023
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9811267588
• ISBN 13: 9789811267581
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 300