Download or read book Light-Emitting Diodes (4th Edition, 2023) written by E. Fred Schubert and published by E. Fred Schubert. This book was released on 2023-03-11 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1st edition of the book “Light-Emitting Diodes” was published in 2003. The 2nd edition was published in 2006. The 3rd edition was published in 2018. The current edition, the 2023 edition, is the most recent update of the book. The book is a thorough discussion of LEDs, particularly its semiconductor physics, electrical, optical, material science, thermal, mechanical, and chemical foundations. The book presents many fundamental aspects of LED technology and includes an in-depth discussion of white light-emitting diodes (LEDs), phosphor materials used in white LEDs, packaging technology, and the various efficiencies and efficacies encountered in the context of LEDs. The background of light, color science, and human vision is provided as well. The fully colored illustrations of the current edition are beneficial given the prominent role of light and color in the field of LEDs. The current edition is published in electronic PDF format in order to make the book affordable and easily accessible to a wide readership.