Lighting up the future - the way ahead for solid-state lighting

Professor Shuji Nakamura
Materials Department and Solid State Lighting Energy Center (SSLEC)
University of California, USA

Thursday, 11 March 2010 | IET London: Savoy Place

We are now on the path towards a new illumination paradigm that can radically change the way we look at light forever!! This technology promises to enhance the quality, flexibility, and cost effectiveness of light delivery. Prof. Nakamura pioneered the first group-III nitride-based blue/green LEDs and group-III nitride-based violet laser diodes (LDs), bringing about a revolution in lighting technology.

LEDs are generally very long lasting and the typical red or yellow LEDs have estimated life-times of about more than 10 years, greatly reducing energy consumption and ongoing maintenance costs. No other single lighting technology presents so much potential to conserve valuable electricity. LEDs can provide high quality lighting in an increasing number of applications and now Nakamura is moving this remarkable phenomenon in technology forward into economic reality with a long term goal to Light-Up-The-World on implementation.

Lecture attendees will hear him talk about the ongoing innovation in solid-state lighting.

From Edison to Nakamura - Meet the man who is changing history.

Evening programme

The lecture and reception are free of charge and both are open to members and non-members of the IET. The reception will take place following the lecture in the Common Room and Kelvin Lounge. .

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