Preface

The field of lighting has become very dynamic in recent years, primarily due to the fast and notable improvements of light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. The rapid development is a result of many dedicated scientists, engineers, and academics who recognize the potential of significant energy savings in global lighting consumption. LED lamps are also drawing attention from many lighting designers and the entertainment industry because they can be produced to emit white light as well as many single colors to fill the visible spectrum. Their light characteristics can be electronically controlled to produce a variety of desired lighting effects and full-color video images. Solid-state electronics have transformed the world due to its versatility, ...

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