Light sources

Numerous applications require a broad-band light source with a stable high output brightens, stable spectral composition, and high degree of spatial coherence. The traditional broadband light sources such as thermal black bodies or plasma discharge tubes satisfy some of these performance requirements but rarely all.

Numerous applications require broadband light sources that have stable output, high brightness, stable spectral composition, and a high degree of spatial coherence. The traditional broadband light sources, such as thermal black bodies or plasma discharge tubes, satisfy some of these performance requirements but rarely all.

Electronics used in home and professional settings are increasingly able to sense and respond to their operating environments to assist and delight the user. Optical sensors are one great example of this. Modern electronic devices use sophisticated optical sensors and algorithms to perfect the images on displays, in pictures, and in videos.

Moore’s Law continues to drive semiconductor integrated circuit shrinks down to 3 nm and below and an increased feature density without passing the cost to the consumer.

Light-generating devices use many different technologies to generate light over a broad spectrum range and with varying characteristics.