The document is a physics investigatory project on light emitting diodes (LEDs) submitted by a 12th grade student. It includes an introduction to LEDs, their types, working mechanism, I-V characteristics, multi-colored LED structures, advantages, disadvantages and applications. The project contains contents, acknowledgments and bibliography sections and aims to increase the student's knowledge through research on LEDs according to their school curriculum.
LEDs are semiconductor light sources that emit light when electric current passes through them. Modern LEDs come in a variety of colors and are increasingly used in lighting applications like automotive lighting and general lighting due to their high efficiency and long lifespan. LEDs have allowed new displays and sensors to be developed and provide efficient solid-state lighting that uses less energy than traditional light sources.
Physics investigotory project class 12th by nohar tandonNohar Tandon
This document is a student project on light emitting diodes (LEDs) submitted to fulfill a school assignment. It includes an introduction to LEDs, their types, working principles, characteristics, structures, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. The student expresses gratitude to their teacher and principal for providing guidance and the opportunity to do the project. Certification is provided that the student completed the project according to the syllabus.
This document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It explains that LEDs are semiconductors that emit light of a single color when electrically biased in the forward direction. LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light energy as electrons move between energy levels and release photons. The color of the light depends on the energy level difference of the electrons. Common LED materials include gallium arsenide and gallium phosphide alloys. The document also outlines some applications of LEDs and notes that they must have resistors in series to limit current.
The document discusses the working of a light emitting diode (LED). It explains that in a forward biased PN junction, electrons from the N-region combine with holes in the P-region, releasing energy in the form of light. The color of light emitted depends on the semiconductor material used. Common materials produce red, green or infrared light. LEDs have advantages like long life and fast switching, but higher power consumption than LCD displays. They are used as indicators, in opto-isolators, optical communication and numeric displays.
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It begins by stating the objectives of learning about LED design principles, relating semiconductor properties to the LED principle, and selecting appropriate materials for different LED types. It then provides background on LEDs, noting they are semiconductor p-n junctions that emit light through electroluminescence when forward biased. The document outlines key topics that will be covered including device configuration, materials requirements, selection, and issues. It poses questions for the reader on topics like LED construction, materials selection issues, band gap engineering, and examples of materials that emit different wavelengths of light. References and materials that will be provided are also listed.
An LED (light emitting diode) is a semiconductor device that emits light when electric current passes through it. When electrons flow through the diode, they lose energy and release photons of light. The color of the light depends on the energy level of the emitted photons. LEDs require 1.5-2.5 volts and around 10 milliamps of current to operate, and a resistor is used to prevent overloading the LED. Basic programs can be written to control an LED by setting pins as outputs and pulsing them high and low to turn the LED on and off.
LEDs emit light when electricity is passed through a semiconductor chip. The color of light emitted depends on the material used in the chip. LEDs are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and last much longer. They have many applications including indicator lights, automotive lighting, signage, and general illumination.
LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light when a current is passed through a semiconductor chip. The chip contains a junction between a p-type and n-type material that emits photons when electrons recombine after moving across the junction. LEDs are used widely in applications like lighting, mobile devices, signs, and sensors due to benefits like energy efficiency, durability, and long lifetime. They come in various colors depending on the material used and chip design.
LEDs are semiconductor light sources that emit light when electric current passes through them. Modern LEDs come in a variety of colors and are increasingly used in lighting applications like automotive lighting and general lighting due to their high efficiency and long lifespan. LEDs have allowed new displays and sensors to be developed and provide efficient solid-state lighting that uses less energy than traditional light sources.
Physics investigotory project class 12th by nohar tandonNohar Tandon
This document is a student project on light emitting diodes (LEDs) submitted to fulfill a school assignment. It includes an introduction to LEDs, their types, working principles, characteristics, structures, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. The student expresses gratitude to their teacher and principal for providing guidance and the opportunity to do the project. Certification is provided that the student completed the project according to the syllabus.
This document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It explains that LEDs are semiconductors that emit light of a single color when electrically biased in the forward direction. LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light energy as electrons move between energy levels and release photons. The color of the light depends on the energy level difference of the electrons. Common LED materials include gallium arsenide and gallium phosphide alloys. The document also outlines some applications of LEDs and notes that they must have resistors in series to limit current.
The document discusses the working of a light emitting diode (LED). It explains that in a forward biased PN junction, electrons from the N-region combine with holes in the P-region, releasing energy in the form of light. The color of light emitted depends on the semiconductor material used. Common materials produce red, green or infrared light. LEDs have advantages like long life and fast switching, but higher power consumption than LCD displays. They are used as indicators, in opto-isolators, optical communication and numeric displays.
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It begins by stating the objectives of learning about LED design principles, relating semiconductor properties to the LED principle, and selecting appropriate materials for different LED types. It then provides background on LEDs, noting they are semiconductor p-n junctions that emit light through electroluminescence when forward biased. The document outlines key topics that will be covered including device configuration, materials requirements, selection, and issues. It poses questions for the reader on topics like LED construction, materials selection issues, band gap engineering, and examples of materials that emit different wavelengths of light. References and materials that will be provided are also listed.
An LED (light emitting diode) is a semiconductor device that emits light when electric current passes through it. When electrons flow through the diode, they lose energy and release photons of light. The color of the light depends on the energy level of the emitted photons. LEDs require 1.5-2.5 volts and around 10 milliamps of current to operate, and a resistor is used to prevent overloading the LED. Basic programs can be written to control an LED by setting pins as outputs and pulsing them high and low to turn the LED on and off.
LEDs emit light when electricity is passed through a semiconductor chip. The color of light emitted depends on the material used in the chip. LEDs are more energy efficient than incandescent bulbs and last much longer. They have many applications including indicator lights, automotive lighting, signage, and general illumination.
LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light when a current is passed through a semiconductor chip. The chip contains a junction between a p-type and n-type material that emits photons when electrons recombine after moving across the junction. LEDs are used widely in applications like lighting, mobile devices, signs, and sensors due to benefits like energy efficiency, durability, and long lifetime. They come in various colors depending on the material used and chip design.
LEDs emit light when electrons recombine with positive charges in the semiconductor material. The color emitted depends on the material used, with common colors being red, green, and blue. LEDs are more energy efficient than incandescent lights and have a longer lifespan. They have many applications including displays, lights, and indicators in devices.
Optoelectronics combines electronics and optics to study and apply electronic devices that interact with light. Major optoelectronic devices include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, photodiodes, and solar cells. A light emitting diode (LED) is an optical diode that emits light when forward biased. LEDs use semiconductors like gallium arsenide to emit light of different colors depending on the material's band gap. They have advantages like small size, long life, and availability in many colors.
The document discusses semiconductor materials and light emitting diodes (LEDs). It begins by explaining the energy band structure of semiconductors and the process of optical emission. It then describes intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. The document goes on to discuss p-n junction diodes and how they allow for carrier recombination and light emission. It also covers LED structures like planar LEDs and dome LEDs, and the materials used to emit different wavelengths of light in LEDs.
LEDs emit light when operated in a forward biased direction through a semiconductor chip. They convert electrical energy into light energy and are used as indicator lights. The chip has a PN junction that allows current to flow when voltage is applied, causing electrons to recombine with positive charges and emit photons of light. LEDs come in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and require a resistor and correct polarity to operate safely without burning out.
The document summarizes the history of light emitting diodes (LEDs). It discusses several important figures in LED development including Captain Henry Joseph Round in 1907, Oleg Vladimirovich Losev in 1927, Nick Holonyak in 1962, and Shuji Nakamura in the 1990s. It provides brief biographies of each inventor and their key contributions to advancing LED technology.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into monochromatic light. LEDs have a p-n junction consisting of two types of semiconducting materials. When voltage is applied across the junction, electrons can flow from the n-type to the p-type material, recombining with holes and releasing energy in the form of photons. LEDs are available in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and come in single-color, bi-color, and tri-color varieties. They have applications in sensors, displays, lighting, and automotive and traffic signals due to their energy efficiency and long lifetime.
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs have several advantages over traditional light sources like incandescent bulbs including higher energy efficiency, longer lifetime, resistance to shock, and ability to emit light in specific wavelengths. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages like higher initial cost and sensitivity to temperature changes.
Technology Insight Report LeDs In LightingPrashant Nair
LED technology has been around since the early 20th century but did not become commercially viable until the late 1960s and early 1970s. Advances in materials science allowed for the mass production of red LEDs suitable for indicators. Since then, LED technology has improved dramatically in terms of brightness, efficiency and cost. LEDs are now commonly used for lighting applications like traffic signals, airplane lighting, and displays. With their energy efficiency and long lifetime, LEDs may replace traditional light bulbs as the dominant lighting technology of the future.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) including how they work, different types of LEDs, and their applications. It explains that LEDs are semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in the forward direction. The light is produced by electron-hole recombination which releases photons. It also discusses LED voltage and current characteristics, color production, and how LEDs are used in various optical sensors, mobile devices, signs, automobiles, and indicators.
This document provides an overview of light emitting diodes (LEDs). It defines LEDs as semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in a specific direction. LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light through electron movement and recombination across a semiconductor junction. The document explains how applying voltage allows electrons to cross the junction, recombine with positive charges, and emit photons of light. It also shows how to calculate the energy emitted by an LED based on the voltage applied. Common applications of LEDs include sensors, mobile devices, signs, automotive lights, signals, illumination, and indicators.
An LED is a semiconductor that emits light when a current is passed through it. It consists of a chip with two regions, a p-region and an n-region, separated by a junction. When a sufficient voltage is applied, electrons can cross the junction from the n-region to the p-region, recombining with positve charges and releasing energy in the form of photons. Different materials in the chip cause LEDs to emit different colors of light. LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights and in various display applications due to their efficiency and durability.
Light emitting diode’s a Basic Description of LED Bulbs... Abhishek Jangid
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It provides a brief history of LEDs from their invention in 1962 to their widespread use in traffic lights by the early 1990s. It then discusses the basic working principle of LEDs, describing how a current passed through a semiconductor diode causes it to emit light. The document outlines the key components of LEDs, different types (such as DIP and SMD), construction details, applications, and comparisons to other lighting technologies. It concludes by discussing future LED technologies.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) emit light when electrons recombine with holes, releasing photons. LEDs have three layers: p-type and n-type semiconductors separated by a depletion region. When forward biased, electrons from the n-layer and holes from the p-layer recombine in the depletion region, emitting photons. Unlike silicon diodes that emit mostly heat, LEDs use materials like gallium arsenide that emit higher energy visible light photons due to a larger bandgap between conduction and valence bands.
This document discusses electroluminescent polymers and poly(paraphenylene vinylene) (PPV). It lists the names and roll numbers of 5 students and defines electroluminescence. PPV is introduced as a conducting polymer that emits bright light when stimulated electronically. The document describes the structure of organic electroluminescent devices and explains how holes and electrons recombine in the emitter layer to produce light. PPV's chemical formula, properties, preparation methods, and applications in devices like LEDs and solar cells are summarized.
The document discusses optical fiber communication and p-n junctions. It describes how p-n junctions are formed through doping semiconductor materials with donor or acceptor impurities. This creates a concentration gradient that results in carrier diffusion and the formation of a p-n junction. The document then discusses energy band diagrams of p-n junctions and how applying voltage can change the potential barrier. It also summarizes the rectifying voltage-current characteristics and forward and reverse bias modes of p-n junction diodes. Finally, it briefly discusses light emitting diodes and their materials, structures, radiation patterns, and emission efficiency.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). It defines LEDs and OLEDs, describes their basic structures and working principles. The key differences are that LEDs use inorganic semiconductors while OLEDs use organic thin films. The document lists advantages of each such as energy efficiency and flexibility for OLEDs. It also discusses applications in devices like phones, displays and lighting. In conclusion, it compares both technologies on factors like viewing angle, response time and temperature range.
LEDs are of interest for fibre optics because of five inherent characteristics..
How it works?
Spectrum of an LED
Modulation of LED
LED Vs. Laser diode
disadvantages of LED
LEDs (light emitting diodes) emit light when operated in a forward biased direction. They are made of a PN junction of n-type and p-type semiconductors. When forward biased, electrons in the n-side are excited across the junction and combine with holes in the p-side, emitting photons. LEDs convert electrical energy directly to light and are used as indicator lights and in various applications like mobile phones, cameras, displays due to benefits like energy savings and durability. The document discusses the working, types, applications and benefits of LEDs.
This document provides an overview of semiconductors and light emitting diodes (LEDs). It discusses the concept of energy bands in semiconductors and defines intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. N-type and P-type semiconductors are introduced along with the PN junction diode. The document then describes how LEDs work as PN junction diodes that emit light when forward biased. It discusses the contributions of scientists to developing LEDs and their advantages over incandescent lamps, such as energy efficiency and long lifetime. Some disadvantages of LEDs include higher initial costs and potential color shifts over time.
The document discusses the mechanism behind photon emission in LEDs. It begins by explaining that in direct bandgap semiconductors, electron-hole recombination can directly produce photons without changing momentum. This allows efficient light emission. It then describes how different semiconductors like GaN, GaAsP, and GaP can be used to produce LEDs across the visible spectrum through modification of their bandgaps. The document concludes by discussing challenges in producing efficient blue LEDs and prospects for overcoming them.
LEDs emit light when electrons recombine with positive charges in the semiconductor material. The color emitted depends on the material used, with common colors being red, green, and blue. LEDs are more energy efficient than incandescent lights and have a longer lifespan. They have many applications including displays, lights, and indicators in devices.
Optoelectronics combines electronics and optics to study and apply electronic devices that interact with light. Major optoelectronic devices include light-emitting diodes (LEDs), laser diodes, photodiodes, and solar cells. A light emitting diode (LED) is an optical diode that emits light when forward biased. LEDs use semiconductors like gallium arsenide to emit light of different colors depending on the material's band gap. They have advantages like small size, long life, and availability in many colors.
The document discusses semiconductor materials and light emitting diodes (LEDs). It begins by explaining the energy band structure of semiconductors and the process of optical emission. It then describes intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. The document goes on to discuss p-n junction diodes and how they allow for carrier recombination and light emission. It also covers LED structures like planar LEDs and dome LEDs, and the materials used to emit different wavelengths of light in LEDs.
LEDs emit light when operated in a forward biased direction through a semiconductor chip. They convert electrical energy into light energy and are used as indicator lights. The chip has a PN junction that allows current to flow when voltage is applied, causing electrons to recombine with positive charges and emit photons of light. LEDs come in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and require a resistor and correct polarity to operate safely without burning out.
The document summarizes the history of light emitting diodes (LEDs). It discusses several important figures in LED development including Captain Henry Joseph Round in 1907, Oleg Vladimirovich Losev in 1927, Nick Holonyak in 1962, and Shuji Nakamura in the 1990s. It provides brief biographies of each inventor and their key contributions to advancing LED technology.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into monochromatic light. LEDs have a p-n junction consisting of two types of semiconducting materials. When voltage is applied across the junction, electrons can flow from the n-type to the p-type material, recombining with holes and releasing energy in the form of photons. LEDs are available in different colors depending on the semiconductor material and come in single-color, bi-color, and tri-color varieties. They have applications in sensors, displays, lighting, and automotive and traffic signals due to their energy efficiency and long lifetime.
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits visible light when an electric current passes through it. LEDs have several advantages over traditional light sources like incandescent bulbs including higher energy efficiency, longer lifetime, resistance to shock, and ability to emit light in specific wavelengths. However, LEDs also have some disadvantages like higher initial cost and sensitivity to temperature changes.
Technology Insight Report LeDs In LightingPrashant Nair
LED technology has been around since the early 20th century but did not become commercially viable until the late 1960s and early 1970s. Advances in materials science allowed for the mass production of red LEDs suitable for indicators. Since then, LED technology has improved dramatically in terms of brightness, efficiency and cost. LEDs are now commonly used for lighting applications like traffic signals, airplane lighting, and displays. With their energy efficiency and long lifetime, LEDs may replace traditional light bulbs as the dominant lighting technology of the future.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) including how they work, different types of LEDs, and their applications. It explains that LEDs are semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in the forward direction. The light is produced by electron-hole recombination which releases photons. It also discusses LED voltage and current characteristics, color production, and how LEDs are used in various optical sensors, mobile devices, signs, automobiles, and indicators.
This document provides an overview of light emitting diodes (LEDs). It defines LEDs as semiconductors that emit light when electrically biased in a specific direction. LEDs work by converting electrical energy into light through electron movement and recombination across a semiconductor junction. The document explains how applying voltage allows electrons to cross the junction, recombine with positive charges, and emit photons of light. It also shows how to calculate the energy emitted by an LED based on the voltage applied. Common applications of LEDs include sensors, mobile devices, signs, automotive lights, signals, illumination, and indicators.
An LED is a semiconductor that emits light when a current is passed through it. It consists of a chip with two regions, a p-region and an n-region, separated by a junction. When a sufficient voltage is applied, electrons can cross the junction from the n-region to the p-region, recombining with positve charges and releasing energy in the form of photons. Different materials in the chip cause LEDs to emit different colors of light. LEDs are commonly used as indicator lights and in various display applications due to their efficiency and durability.
Light emitting diode’s a Basic Description of LED Bulbs... Abhishek Jangid
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It provides a brief history of LEDs from their invention in 1962 to their widespread use in traffic lights by the early 1990s. It then discusses the basic working principle of LEDs, describing how a current passed through a semiconductor diode causes it to emit light. The document outlines the key components of LEDs, different types (such as DIP and SMD), construction details, applications, and comparisons to other lighting technologies. It concludes by discussing future LED technologies.
Light emitting diodes (LEDs) emit light when electrons recombine with holes, releasing photons. LEDs have three layers: p-type and n-type semiconductors separated by a depletion region. When forward biased, electrons from the n-layer and holes from the p-layer recombine in the depletion region, emitting photons. Unlike silicon diodes that emit mostly heat, LEDs use materials like gallium arsenide that emit higher energy visible light photons due to a larger bandgap between conduction and valence bands.
This document discusses electroluminescent polymers and poly(paraphenylene vinylene) (PPV). It lists the names and roll numbers of 5 students and defines electroluminescence. PPV is introduced as a conducting polymer that emits bright light when stimulated electronically. The document describes the structure of organic electroluminescent devices and explains how holes and electrons recombine in the emitter layer to produce light. PPV's chemical formula, properties, preparation methods, and applications in devices like LEDs and solar cells are summarized.
The document discusses optical fiber communication and p-n junctions. It describes how p-n junctions are formed through doping semiconductor materials with donor or acceptor impurities. This creates a concentration gradient that results in carrier diffusion and the formation of a p-n junction. The document then discusses energy band diagrams of p-n junctions and how applying voltage can change the potential barrier. It also summarizes the rectifying voltage-current characteristics and forward and reverse bias modes of p-n junction diodes. Finally, it briefly discusses light emitting diodes and their materials, structures, radiation patterns, and emission efficiency.
This document provides information on light emitting diodes (LEDs) and organic light emitting diodes (OLEDs). It defines LEDs and OLEDs, describes their basic structures and working principles. The key differences are that LEDs use inorganic semiconductors while OLEDs use organic thin films. The document lists advantages of each such as energy efficiency and flexibility for OLEDs. It also discusses applications in devices like phones, displays and lighting. In conclusion, it compares both technologies on factors like viewing angle, response time and temperature range.
LEDs are of interest for fibre optics because of five inherent characteristics..
How it works?
Spectrum of an LED
Modulation of LED
LED Vs. Laser diode
disadvantages of LED
LEDs (light emitting diodes) emit light when operated in a forward biased direction. They are made of a PN junction of n-type and p-type semiconductors. When forward biased, electrons in the n-side are excited across the junction and combine with holes in the p-side, emitting photons. LEDs convert electrical energy directly to light and are used as indicator lights and in various applications like mobile phones, cameras, displays due to benefits like energy savings and durability. The document discusses the working, types, applications and benefits of LEDs.
This document provides an overview of semiconductors and light emitting diodes (LEDs). It discusses the concept of energy bands in semiconductors and defines intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors. N-type and P-type semiconductors are introduced along with the PN junction diode. The document then describes how LEDs work as PN junction diodes that emit light when forward biased. It discusses the contributions of scientists to developing LEDs and their advantages over incandescent lamps, such as energy efficiency and long lifetime. Some disadvantages of LEDs include higher initial costs and potential color shifts over time.
The document discusses the mechanism behind photon emission in LEDs. It begins by explaining that in direct bandgap semiconductors, electron-hole recombination can directly produce photons without changing momentum. This allows efficient light emission. It then describes how different semiconductors like GaN, GaAsP, and GaP can be used to produce LEDs across the visible spectrum through modification of their bandgaps. The document concludes by discussing challenges in producing efficient blue LEDs and prospects for overcoming them.
This document provides information on optical sources and detectors. It discusses various optical sources like LEDs and lasers. For LEDs, it describes the structures of surface emitting LEDs and edge emitting LEDs. It also discusses laser diodes, the principle of population inversion required for lasing, and the formation of an optical cavity using mirrors. For detectors, it mentions PIN photodetectors and avalanche photodiodes. It provides a high-level overview of the key topics in optical sources and detectors.
Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs) are thin, lightweight displays that emit light when electricity is passed through organic layers between two conductors. OLEDs consist of organic semiconductor molecules deposited on a substrate between electrodes. When current flows, electron-hole pairs are formed which generate excitons that emit light as they return to the ground state. The color of light depends on the molecular structure of the organic materials used. OLEDs are used in applications like displays and lighting due to their thinness, light weight, and energy efficiency.
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It describes how LEDs work, including that they emit light when electrons recombine across the PN junction semiconductor. It also covers LED characteristics like color, types of LEDs including bi-color and tri-color LEDs, and applications such as in electronics, transportation displays, and as replacements for incandescent lights due to their energy efficiency.
The document discusses light emitting diodes (LEDs). It explains that LEDs use a semiconductor diode to emit narrow-spectrum light instead of a filament. The wavelength and color of light depends on the composition of the semiconducting material. An LED consists of a doped semiconductor chip that creates a p-n junction, allowing current to flow easily from p-side to n-side. Common uses of LEDs include status indicators, traffic lights, and flashlights. LEDs have advantages over incandescent lights like longer lifespan, lower energy use, and availability in many colors. Potential future uses include home and vehicle lighting as LED technology continues to improve.
Semiconductor Physics Background and Light Emitting Diode(LEDs)-.pptxbhoomijyani51
This document provides an overview of semiconductor physics concepts and structures related to light emitting diodes (LEDs). It describes the basics of n-type and p-type semiconductors, intrinsic and extrinsic materials, and how a p-n junction works. It also covers direct and indirect band gap semiconductors. The basics of LEDs are explained, including common structures like homojunction and heterojunction LEDs that can be surface-emitting or edge-emitting. Common semiconductor materials used for LED light sources like GaAs, GaP, and GaAsP are also listed.
Types of Diodes Advantages and disadvantages, LEMusab Hussain
The document discusses several types of diodes - tunnel diodes, Schottky diodes, varactor diodes, and LEDs. It provides information on their operating principles, symbols, advantages/disadvantages, and applications. Specifically, it explains that tunnel diodes use the quantum tunneling effect for current flow, Schottky diodes have a lower forward voltage drop than PN junction diodes, varactor diodes use a variable depletion region to change capacitance, and LEDs directly convert electricity to light.
The document discusses different types of special-purpose diodes used in electronics. It explains the construction and working of n-type and p-type semiconductors by doping silicon with different impurity atoms. The depletion region that forms when an n-type and p-type material are joined is also described. Different diodes are then explained, including light-emitting diodes, varactor diodes, tunnel diodes, Schottky barrier diodes, and photodiodes. Their key characteristics and applications are provided in brief. Circuit diagrams demonstrate how diodes can be used as switches and in tuning networks.
An optical transmitter converts an electrical input signal into an optical signal using an optical source such as a light emitting diode (LED) or laser diode. LEDs are better suited for optical communication systems with bit rates under 100-200 Mb/s and optical powers in the tens of micro watts range. A key component of LEDs is a double heterostructure which confines both holes and electrons to a narrow active layer, improving recombination efficiency. Edge emitting LEDs have a more directional emission pattern than surface emitting LEDs, providing better coupling efficiency into an optical fiber.
- LEDs emit light when forward biased due to electron-hole recombination in materials like gallium arsenide. The color emitted depends on the material used, with variations in elements like gallium, phosphorus, and arsenic producing different colors.
- Tunnel diodes exhibit negative resistance between peak and valley voltages due to quantum mechanical tunneling effects. This property can be used for oscillation in tunnel diode oscillators.
- Varactor diodes act as variable capacitors, with capacitance varying inversely with applied reverse voltage, allowing them to be used for voltage-controlled oscillation.
Communication Engineering LED and LASER Sources.pptMdYekraRahman1
This document summarizes key concepts about optical sources used in fiber optic communications. It discusses two main types of optical sources - light emitting diodes (LEDs) which produce incoherent light, and lasers which produce coherent light via stimulated emission. Lasers require population inversion and optical feedback to produce amplification of light. Semiconductor lasers use materials like gallium arsenide to produce population inversion through injection of electrons and holes across a p-n junction. Heterojunction lasers confine light and carriers better for lower lasing thresholds.
The document discusses optical diodes and optical couplers. It describes how LEDs emit light through electroluminescence when electrons recombine with holes in the p-n junction. It also explains how photodiodes detect light by generating an increased reverse current proportional to light intensity. The document outlines different types of optical couplers that provide electrical isolation between input and output circuits using LEDs, phototransistors, and other components. Key parameters discussed include isolation voltage, current transfer ratio, LED trigger current, and transfer gain.
The document discusses the PIN photodiode, including its construction, working, advantages, disadvantages, and applications. A PIN photodiode consists of a p-type semiconductor, intrinsic semiconductor, and n-type semiconductor layer. When light hits the photodiode, electron-hole pairs are generated in the intrinsic region. Under reverse bias, the electrons and holes move to the n-region and p-region respectively, generating an electric current proportional to the light intensity. PIN photodiodes have advantages like wide bandwidth, high speed, and low capacitance compared to PN junction photodiodes. They are used in applications such as optical communications, medical equipment, and light detection.
The document discusses photodiodes and LEDs. Photodiodes are a type of photo detector that can convert light into current or voltage. They have a PN or PIN junction and operate by generating a photocurrent when photons are absorbed in the depletion region. Photodiodes are used in applications like light sensors, smoke detectors, and for measuring light intensity. LEDs are semiconductors that emit light through electroluminescence when forward biased. They have advantages over incandescent bulbs like longer lifetime and higher efficiency. LEDs find applications in devices like phones and cameras.
The document discusses special purpose diodes including LEDs, photo diodes, and laser diodes. It begins with an introduction to optoelectronics and what diodes are. LEDs emit light when electrons fall to a lower energy level. Photo diodes convert light into an electric current. Laser diodes produce coherent light when electrons recombine across the junction. The document then covers the construction, working principles, applications and diagrams of these three types of special purpose diodes.
The document provides an overview of semiconductor devices, including band diagrams for intrinsic and extrinsic semiconductors, p-n junctions under equilibrium and bias conditions, and common semiconductor devices like diodes, transistors, photodiodes, LEDs, and their applications. Key topics covered include conductivity of intrinsic vs extrinsic materials, forward and reverse bias of p-n junctions, rectification properties of diodes, and basic operation of transistors.
Optical sources convert electrical signals to optical signals for data transmission through fiber optic cables. They include LEDs, ELEDs, SLEDs, and laser diodes (LDs). LEDs produce incoherent light while laser diodes produce coherent light. Incoherent light sources are used for multimode fiber systems while laser diodes are used for single mode systems. Laser diodes must operate above the lasing threshold to produce coherent light, otherwise they function as ELEDs. Tunable lasers can produce coherent light of a controlled variable wavelength, allowing them to replace multiple light sources in multi-wavelength transmission systems.
Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intellige...University of Maribor
Slides from talk:
Aleš Zamuda: Remote Sensing and Computational, Evolutionary, Supercomputing, and Intelligent Systems.
11th International Conference on Electrical, Electronics and Computer Engineering (IcETRAN), Niš, 3-6 June 2024
Inter-Society Networking Panel GRSS/MTT-S/CIS Panel Session: Promoting Connection and Cooperation
https://www.etran.rs/2024/en/home-english/
The use of Nauplii and metanauplii artemia in aquaculture (brine shrimp).pptxMAGOTI ERNEST
Although Artemia has been known to man for centuries, its use as a food for the culture of larval organisms apparently began only in the 1930s, when several investigators found that it made an excellent food for newly hatched fish larvae (Litvinenko et al., 2023). As aquaculture developed in the 1960s and ‘70s, the use of Artemia also became more widespread, due both to its convenience and to its nutritional value for larval organisms (Arenas-Pardo et al., 2024). The fact that Artemia dormant cysts can be stored for long periods in cans, and then used as an off-the-shelf food requiring only 24 h of incubation makes them the most convenient, least labor-intensive, live food available for aquaculture (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021). The nutritional value of Artemia, especially for marine organisms, is not constant, but varies both geographically and temporally. During the last decade, however, both the causes of Artemia nutritional variability and methods to improve poorquality Artemia have been identified (Loufi et al., 2024).
Brine shrimp (Artemia spp.) are used in marine aquaculture worldwide. Annually, more than 2,000 metric tons of dry cysts are used for cultivation of fish, crustacean, and shellfish larva. Brine shrimp are important to aquaculture because newly hatched brine shrimp nauplii (larvae) provide a food source for many fish fry (Mozanzadeh et al., 2021). Culture and harvesting of brine shrimp eggs represents another aspect of the aquaculture industry. Nauplii and metanauplii of Artemia, commonly known as brine shrimp, play a crucial role in aquaculture due to their nutritional value and suitability as live feed for many aquatic species, particularly in larval stages (Sorgeloos & Roubach, 2021).
ESPP presentation to EU Waste Water Network, 4th June 2024 “EU policies driving nutrient removal and recycling
and the revised UWWTD (Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive)”
EWOCS-I: The catalog of X-ray sources in Westerlund 1 from the Extended Weste...Sérgio Sacani
Context. With a mass exceeding several 104 M⊙ and a rich and dense population of massive stars, supermassive young star clusters
represent the most massive star-forming environment that is dominated by the feedback from massive stars and gravitational interactions
among stars.
Aims. In this paper we present the Extended Westerlund 1 and 2 Open Clusters Survey (EWOCS) project, which aims to investigate
the influence of the starburst environment on the formation of stars and planets, and on the evolution of both low and high mass stars.
The primary targets of this project are Westerlund 1 and 2, the closest supermassive star clusters to the Sun.
Methods. The project is based primarily on recent observations conducted with the Chandra and JWST observatories. Specifically,
the Chandra survey of Westerlund 1 consists of 36 new ACIS-I observations, nearly co-pointed, for a total exposure time of 1 Msec.
Additionally, we included 8 archival Chandra/ACIS-S observations. This paper presents the resulting catalog of X-ray sources within
and around Westerlund 1. Sources were detected by combining various existing methods, and photon extraction and source validation
were carried out using the ACIS-Extract software.
Results. The EWOCS X-ray catalog comprises 5963 validated sources out of the 9420 initially provided to ACIS-Extract, reaching a
photon flux threshold of approximately 2 × 10−8 photons cm−2
s
−1
. The X-ray sources exhibit a highly concentrated spatial distribution,
with 1075 sources located within the central 1 arcmin. We have successfully detected X-ray emissions from 126 out of the 166 known
massive stars of the cluster, and we have collected over 71 000 photons from the magnetar CXO J164710.20-455217.
When I was asked to give a companion lecture in support of ‘The Philosophy of Science’ (https://shorturl.at/4pUXz) I decided not to walk through the detail of the many methodologies in order of use. Instead, I chose to employ a long standing, and ongoing, scientific development as an exemplar. And so, I chose the ever evolving story of Thermodynamics as a scientific investigation at its best.
Conducted over a period of >200 years, Thermodynamics R&D, and application, benefitted from the highest levels of professionalism, collaboration, and technical thoroughness. New layers of application, methodology, and practice were made possible by the progressive advance of technology. In turn, this has seen measurement and modelling accuracy continually improved at a micro and macro level.
Perhaps most importantly, Thermodynamics rapidly became a primary tool in the advance of applied science/engineering/technology, spanning micro-tech, to aerospace and cosmology. I can think of no better a story to illustrate the breadth of scientific methodologies and applications at their best.
ESR spectroscopy in liquid food and beverages.pptxPRIYANKA PATEL
With increasing population, people need to rely on packaged food stuffs. Packaging of food materials requires the preservation of food. There are various methods for the treatment of food to preserve them and irradiation treatment of food is one of them. It is the most common and the most harmless method for the food preservation as it does not alter the necessary micronutrients of food materials. Although irradiated food doesn’t cause any harm to the human health but still the quality assessment of food is required to provide consumers with necessary information about the food. ESR spectroscopy is the most sophisticated way to investigate the quality of the food and the free radicals induced during the processing of the food. ESR spin trapping technique is useful for the detection of highly unstable radicals in the food. The antioxidant capability of liquid food and beverages in mainly performed by spin trapping technique.
Describing and Interpreting an Immersive Learning Case with the Immersion Cub...Leonel Morgado
Current descriptions of immersive learning cases are often difficult or impossible to compare. This is due to a myriad of different options on what details to include, which aspects are relevant, and on the descriptive approaches employed. Also, these aspects often combine very specific details with more general guidelines or indicate intents and rationales without clarifying their implementation. In this paper we provide a method to describe immersive learning cases that is structured to enable comparisons, yet flexible enough to allow researchers and practitioners to decide which aspects to include. This method leverages a taxonomy that classifies educational aspects at three levels (uses, practices, and strategies) and then utilizes two frameworks, the Immersive Learning Brain and the Immersion Cube, to enable a structured description and interpretation of immersive learning cases. The method is then demonstrated on a published immersive learning case on training for wind turbine maintenance using virtual reality. Applying the method results in a structured artifact, the Immersive Learning Case Sheet, that tags the case with its proximal uses, practices, and strategies, and refines the free text case description to ensure that matching details are included. This contribution is thus a case description method in support of future comparative research of immersive learning cases. We then discuss how the resulting description and interpretation can be leveraged to change immersion learning cases, by enriching them (considering low-effort changes or additions) or innovating (exploring more challenging avenues of transformation). The method holds significant promise to support better-grounded research in immersive learning.
The cost of acquiring information by natural selectionCarl Bergstrom
This is a short talk that I gave at the Banff International Research Station workshop on Modeling and Theory in Population Biology. The idea is to try to understand how the burden of natural selection relates to the amount of information that selection puts into the genome.
It's based on the first part of this research paper:
The cost of information acquisition by natural selection
Ryan Seamus McGee, Olivia Kosterlitz, Artem Kaznatcheev, Benjamin Kerr, Carl T. Bergstrom
bioRxiv 2022.07.02.498577; doi: https://doi.org/10.1101/2022.07.02.498577
Authoring a personal GPT for your research and practice: How we created the Q...Leonel Morgado
Thematic analysis in qualitative research is a time-consuming and systematic task, typically done using teams. Team members must ground their activities on common understandings of the major concepts underlying the thematic analysis, and define criteria for its development. However, conceptual misunderstandings, equivocations, and lack of adherence to criteria are challenges to the quality and speed of this process. Given the distributed and uncertain nature of this process, we wondered if the tasks in thematic analysis could be supported by readily available artificial intelligence chatbots. Our early efforts point to potential benefits: not just saving time in the coding process but better adherence to criteria and grounding, by increasing triangulation between humans and artificial intelligence. This tutorial will provide a description and demonstration of the process we followed, as two academic researchers, to develop a custom ChatGPT to assist with qualitative coding in the thematic data analysis process of immersive learning accounts in a survey of the academic literature: QUAL-E Immersive Learning Thematic Analysis Helper. In the hands-on time, participants will try out QUAL-E and develop their ideas for their own qualitative coding ChatGPT. Participants that have the paid ChatGPT Plus subscription can create a draft of their assistants. The organizers will provide course materials and slide deck that participants will be able to utilize to continue development of their custom GPT. The paid subscription to ChatGPT Plus is not required to participate in this workshop, just for trying out personal GPTs during it.
The technology uses reclaimed CO₂ as the dyeing medium in a closed loop process. When pressurized, CO₂ becomes supercritical (SC-CO₂). In this state CO₂ has a very high solvent power, allowing the dye to dissolve easily.
Unlocking the mysteries of reproduction: Exploring fecundity and gonadosomati...AbdullaAlAsif1
The pygmy halfbeak Dermogenys colletei, is known for its viviparous nature, this presents an intriguing case of relatively low fecundity, raising questions about potential compensatory reproductive strategies employed by this species. Our study delves into the examination of fecundity and the Gonadosomatic Index (GSI) in the Pygmy Halfbeak, D. colletei (Meisner, 2001), an intriguing viviparous fish indigenous to Sarawak, Borneo. We hypothesize that the Pygmy halfbeak, D. colletei, may exhibit unique reproductive adaptations to offset its low fecundity, thus enhancing its survival and fitness. To address this, we conducted a comprehensive study utilizing 28 mature female specimens of D. colletei, carefully measuring fecundity and GSI to shed light on the reproductive adaptations of this species. Our findings reveal that D. colletei indeed exhibits low fecundity, with a mean of 16.76 ± 2.01, and a mean GSI of 12.83 ± 1.27, providing crucial insights into the reproductive mechanisms at play in this species. These results underscore the existence of unique reproductive strategies in D. colletei, enabling its adaptation and persistence in Borneo's diverse aquatic ecosystems, and call for further ecological research to elucidate these mechanisms. This study lends to a better understanding of viviparous fish in Borneo and contributes to the broader field of aquatic ecology, enhancing our knowledge of species adaptations to unique ecological challenges.
2. Certificate
This is to certify that ankit of class 12th
has completed
her project in the subject of Physics as required
according to the syllabus as prescribed by the central
board of secondary education(CBSE)for the academic
session 2017-2018.
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Signature
3. Acknowledgement
I would like to express my special thanks of gratitude to my teacher Mr. RAM
Sir as well as our principal Mr. Anil SIRwho gave me the golden opportunity to
do this wonderfulprojecton the topic Light Emitting Diode(LED), which also
helped me in doing a lot of Research and I came to know about so many new
things I am really thankful to them.
Secondly, I would also like to thank my parents and friends who helped me a
lot in finalizing this projectwithin the limited time frame.
I am making this project not only for marks butto also increase my knowledge.
4. Contents
S.No. Topics
1 Introduction
2 Types of LED’s
3 Working of LED
4 LED I-V Characteristic
5 Multicoloured LED’s
6 LED Structure
7 Advantages of LED’s
8 Disadvantages of LED’s
9 Applications of LED’s
10 Bibliography
5. Introduction
A light-emitting diode (LED) is a semiconductor device that emits
visible light when an electric current passes through it. The light is not
particularly bright, but in most LEDs it is monochromatic, occurring at
a single wavelength. The output from an LED can range from red (at a
wavelength of approximately 700 nanometers) to blue-violet (about
400 nanometers). Some LEDs emit infrared (IR) energy (830
nanometers or longer); such a device is known as an infrared-emitting
diode (IRED).
An LED or IRED consists of two elements of processed material
called P-type semiconductors and N-type semiconductors. These two
elements are placed in direct contact, forming a region called the P-N
junction. In this respect, the LED or IRED resembles most
other diode types, but there are important differences. The LED or
IRED has a transparent package, allowing visible or IR energy to pass
through. Also, the LED or IRED has a large PN-junction area whose
shape is tailored to the application.
Benefits of LEDs and IREDs, compared with incandescent and
fluorescent illuminating devices, include:
Low power requirement: Most types can be operated with battery
power supplies.
High efficiency: Most of the power supplied to an LED or IRED is
converted into radiation in the desired form, with minimal heat
production.
Long life: When properly installed, an LED or IRED can function for
decades.
6. Types of LED’s
Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) – infra-red
Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (GaAsP) – red to infra-red, orange
Aluminium Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (AlGaAsP) – high-brightness red,
orange-red, orange, and yellow
Gallium Phosphide (GaP) – red, yellow and green
Aluminium Gallium Phosphide (AlGaP) – green
Gallium Nitride (GaN) – green, emerald green
Gallium Indium Nitride (GaInN) – near ultraviolet, bluish-green and blue
Silicon Carbide (SiC) – blue as a substrate
Zinc Selenide (ZnSe) – blue
Aluminium Gallium Nitride (AlGaN) – ultraviolet
7. Working Of LED
A Light emitting diode (LED) is essentially a pn junction diode. When carriers are
injected across a forward-biased junction, it emits incoherent light. Most of the
commercial LEDs are realized using a highly doped n and a p Junction.
Figure1: p-n+ Junction under Unbiased and biased conditions.
(pn Junction Devices and Light Emitting Diodes by Safa Kasap)
To understand the principle, let’s consider an unbiased pn+ junction (Figure1 shows the
pn+ energy band diagram). The depletion region extends mainly into the p-side. There is
a potential barrier from Ec on the n-side to the Ec on the p-side, called the built-in voltage,
V0. This potential barrier prevents the excess free electrons on the n+ side from diffusing
into the p side.
When a Voltage V is applied across the junction, the built-in potential is reduced from V0
to V0 – V. This allows the electrons from the n+ side to get injected into the p-side. Since
electrons are the minority carriers in the p-side, this process is called minority carrier
injection. But the hole injection from the p side to n+ side is very less and so the current
is primarily due to the flow of electrons into the p-side.
These electrons injected into the p-side recombine with the holes. This recombination
results in spontaneous emission of photons (light). This effect is called injection
electroluminescence. These photons should be allowed to escape from the device without
being reabsorbed.
The recombination can be classified into the following two kinds
• Direct recombination
8. • Indirect recombination
Direct Recombination:
In direct band gap materials, the minimum energy of the conduction band lies directly
above the maximum energy of the valence band in momentum space energy (Figure 2
shows the E-k plot of a direct band gap material). In this material, free
electrons at the bottom of the conduction band can recombine directly with free holes at
the top of the valence band, as the momentum of the two particles is the same. This
transition from conduction band to valence band involves photon emission (takes care of
the principle of energy conservation). This is known as direct recombination. Direct
recombination occurs spontaneously. GaAs is an example of a direct band-gap
material.
Figure2: Direct Bandgap and Direct Recombination
Indirect Recombination:
In the indirect band gap materials, the minimum energy in the conduction band is shifted
by a k-vector relative to the valence band. The k-vector difference represents a difference
in momentum. Due to this difference in momentum, the probability of direct electronhole
recombination is less.
In these materials, additional dopants(impurities) are added which form very shallow
donor states. These donor states capture the free electrons locally; provides the necessary
momentum shift for recombination. These donor states serve as the recombination
centers. This is called Indirect (non-radiative) Recombination.
Figure3 shows the E-k plot of an indirect band gap material and an example of how
Nitrogen serves as a recombination center in GaAsP. In this case it creates a donor state,
when SiC is doped with Al, it recombination takes place through an acceptor level.
The indirect recombination should satisfy both conservation energy, and momentum.
Thus besides a photon emission, phonon emission or absorption has to take
place.
GaP is an example of an indirect band-gap material.
9. Figure3: Indirect Bandgap and NonRadiative recombination
The wavelength of the light emitted, and hence the color, depends on the band gap energy
of the materials forming the p-n junction.
The emitted photon energy is approximately equal to the band gap energy of the
semiconductor. The following equation relates the wavelength and the energy band gap.
hν = Eg
hc/λ = Eg
λ = hc/ Eg
Where h is Plank’s constant, c is the speed of the light and Eg is the energy band gap
Thus, a semiconductor with a 2 eV band-gap emits light at about 620 nm, in the red. A 3
eV band-gap material would emit at 414 nm, in the violet.
10. LED I-V Characteristic
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Schematic symbol and I-V Characteristics Curves
showing the different colours available.
Before a light emitting diode can “emit” any form of light it needs a current to flow through
it, as it is a current dependant device with their light output intensity being directly
proportional to the forward current flowing through the LED.
As the LED is to be connected in a forward bias condition across a power supply it should
be current limited using a series resistor to protect it from excessive current flow. Never
connect an LED directly to a battery or power supply as it will be destroyed almost instantly
because too much current will pass through and burn it out.
From the table above we can see that each LED has its own forward voltage drop across the
PN junction and this parameter which is determined by the semiconductor material used, is
the forward voltage drop for a specified amount of forward conduction current, typically for a
forward current of 20mA.
In most cases LEDs are operated from a low voltage DC supply, with a series resistor, RSused
to limit the forward current to a safe value from say 5mA for a simple LED indicator to 30mA
or more where a high brightness light output is needed.
11. Multi-coloured Light Emitting Diode’s
LEDs are available in a wide range of shapes, colours and various sizes with different light
output intensities available, with the most common (and cheapest to produce) being the
standard 5mm Red Gallium Arsenide Phosphide (GaAsP) LED.
LED’s are also available in various “packages” arranged to produce both letters and numbers
with the most common being that of the “seven segment display” arrangement.
Nowadays, full colour flat screen LED displays, hand held devices and TV’s are available which
use a vast number of multicoloured LED’s all been driven directly by their own dedicated IC.
Most light emitting diodes produce just a single output of coloured light however, multi-
coloured LEDs are now available that can produce a range of different colours from within a
single device. Most of these are actually two or three LEDs fabricated within a single package.
Bicolour Light Emitting Diodes
A bicolour light emitting diode has two LEDs chips connected together in “inverse parallel”
(one forwards, one backwards) combined in one single package. Bicolour LEDs can produce
any one of three colours for example, a red colour is emitted when the device is connected
with current flowing in one direction and a green colour is emitted when it is biased in the
other direction.
This type of bi-directional arrangement is useful for giving polarity indication, for example,
the correct connection of batteries or power supplies etc. Also, a bi-directional current
produces both colours mixed together as the two LEDs would take it in turn to illuminate if
the device was connected (via a suitable resistor) to a low voltage, low frequency AC supply.
A Bicolour LED
12. Tricoloured LightEmitting Diode
The most popular type of tricolour light emitting diode comprises of a single Red and a Green
LED combined in one package with their cathode terminals connected together producing a
three terminal device. They are called tricolour LEDs because they can give out a single red or
a green colour by turning “ON” only one LED at a time.
These tricoloured LED’s can also generate additional shades of their primary colours (the
third colour) such as Orange or Yellow by turning “ON” the two LEDs in different ratios of
forward current as shown in the table thereby generating 4 different colours from just two
diode junctions.
A Multi or Tricoloured LED
13. LED Structure
The LED structure plays a crucial role in emitting light from the LED surface. The LEDs
are structured to ensure most of the recombinations takes place on the surface by the
following two ways.
• By increasing the doping concentration of the substrate, so that additional free
minority charge carriers electrons move to the top, recombine and emit light at the
surface.
• By increasing the diffusion length L = √ Dτ, where D is the diffusion coefficient
and τ is the carrier life time. But when increased beyond a critical length there is a
chance of re-absorption of the photons into the device.
The LED has to be structured so that the photons generated from the device are emitted
without being reabsorbed. One solution is to make the p layer on the top thin, enough to
create a depletion layer. Following picture shows the layered structure. There are
different ways to structure the dome for efficient emitting.
Figure4: LEDstructure
(pn Junction Devices and Light Emitting Diodes by Safa Kasap)
LEDs are usually built on an n-type substrate, with an electrode attached to the p-type
layer deposited on its surface. P-type substrates, while less common, occur as well. Many
commercial LEDs, especially GaN/InGaN, also use sapphire substrate.
LED efficiency:
A very important metric of an LED is the external quantum efficiency ηext. It quantifies
the efficeincy of the conversion of electrical energy into emitted optical energy. It is
defined as the light output divided by the electrical input power. It is also defined as the
product of Internal radiative efficiency and Extraction efficiency.
ηext = Pout(optical) / IV
For indirect bandgap semiconductors ηext is generally less than 1%, where as for a direct
14. band gap material it could be substantial.
ηint = rate of radiation recombination/ Total recombination
The internal efficiency is a function of the quality of the material and the structure and
composition of the layer.
15. Advantages of LED’s
• LEDs produce more light per watt than incandescent bulbs; this is useful in
battery powered or energy-saving devices.
• LEDs can emit light of an intended color without the use of color filters that
traditional lighting methods require. This is more efficient and can lower initial
costs.
• The solid package of the LED can be designed to focus its light. Incandescent and
fluorescent sources often require an external reflector to collect light and direct it
in a usable manner.
• When used in applications where dimming is required, LEDs do not change their
color tint as the current passing through them is lowered, unlike incandescent
lamps, which turn yellow.
• LEDs are ideal for use in applications that are subject to frequent on-off cycling,
unlike fluorescent lamps that burn out more quickly when cycled frequently, or
High Intensity Discharge (HID) lamps that require a long time before restarting.
• LEDs, being solid state components, are difficult to damage with external shock.
Fluorescent and incandescent bulbs are easily broken if dropped on the ground.
• LEDs can have a relatively long useful life. A Philips LUXEON k2 LED has a
life time of about 50,000 hours, whereas Fluorescent tubes typically are rated at
about 30,000 hours, and incandescent light bulbs at 1,000–2,000 hours.
• LEDs mostly fail by dimming over time, rather than the abrupt burn-out of
incandescent bulbs.
• LEDs light up very quickly. A typical red indicator LED will achieve full
brightness in microseconds; Philips Lumileds technical datasheet DS23 for the
Luxeon Star states "less than 100ns." LEDs used in communications devices can
have even faster response times.
• LEDs can be very small and are easily populated onto printed circuit boards.
• LEDs do not contain mercury, unlike compact fluorescent lamps.
16. Disadvantages of using LED’s
• LEDs are currently more expensive, price per lumen, on an initial capital cost
basis, than more conventional lighting technologies. The additional expense
partially stems from the relatively low lumen output and the drive circuitry and
power supplies needed. However, when considering the total cost of ownership
(including energy and maintenance costs), LEDs far surpass incandescent or
halogen sources and begin to threaten the future existence of compact fluorescent
lamps.
• LED performance largely depends on the ambient temperature of the operating
environment. Over-driving the LED in high ambient temperatures may result in
overheating of the LED package, eventually leading to device failure. Adequate
heat-sinking is required to maintain long life.
• LEDs must be supplied with the correct current. This can involve series resistors
or current-regulated power supplies.
• LEDs do not approximate a "point source" of light, so they cannot be used in
applications needing a highly collimated beam. LEDs are not capable of providing
divergence below a few degrees. This is contrasted with commercial ruby lasers
with divergences of 0.2 degrees or less. However this can be corrected by using
lenses and other optical devices.
• There is increasing concern that blue LEDs and white LEDs are now capable of
exceeding safe limits of the so-called blue-light hazard as defined in the eye
safety specifications for example ANSI/IESNA RP-27.1-05: Recommended
Practice for Photobiological Safety for Lamp and Lamp Systems.
17. Applications of LED’s
Indicator lights: These can be two-state (i.e., on/off), bar-graph, or alphabetic-numeric
readouts.
LCD panel backlighting: Specialized white LEDs are used in flat-panel computer displays.
Fiber opticdata transmission: Ease of modulation allows wide
communications bandwidth with minimal noise, resulting in high speed and accuracy.
Remote control: Most home-entertainment "remotes" use IREDs to transmit data to the
main unit.
Optoisolator: Stages in an electronic system can be connected together without
unwanted interaction.
18. Bibliography
The following books were used in completion of this project.
NCERT Textbook of Physics for class 12th .
Pradeep Fundamental of Physics for class 12th .
Also, the following websites were consulted for relevant materials.
https://www.google.co.in/
https://en.wikipedia.org
http://www.electronics-tutorials.ws/diode/diode_8.html
http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/light-emitting-diode-LED