LEDs, Lasers, and Sunlight Light shapes our world—from the glow of a simple LED to the precision of a laser beam and the immense power of the sun. LEDs, Lasers, and Sunlight – Principles, Design, and Real-World Applications of Modern Photonics is your comprehensive guide to understanding, designing, and applying modern light technologies. This book takes you on a journey from the fundamentals of photonics— covering the nature of light, optical laws, and color theory—to real-world engineering with today’s most important light sources. You’ll explore how LEDs work, how to design efficient lighting systems, and how to tackle practical challenges such as thermal management, power supply design, and optical performance. Beyond illumination, the book opens doors to specialized applications: horticultural lighting for plant growth, infrared and ultraviolet technologies, modern display systems from LCD to MicroLED, and the fascinating world of lasers—from their physics to their use in medicine, industry, and communication. It also connects light engineering to sustainability through solar energy and thermal radiation. Written with a strong practical focus, this book bridges theory and application. Whether you are an engineer, student, or advanced hobbyist, you’ll gain the tools to turn concepts into working solutions—from selecting components to building complete systems.
Miklós Lambert was born in Budapest, Hungary, in 1940. He earned a Master’s degree in electronics engineering from the Budapest University of Technology, later specializing in digital engineering. He spent 23 years at the Ganz Danubius Shipyard designing automation systems for ships and cranes, securing seven patents. After 1989, he turned to technical publishing, authoring over 17 books on electronics, some of which have been translated into German. He served for 23 years as editor-in-chief of Elektronet, founded the National Electronics Society of Hungary, and remains active as an author focusing on semiconductor emitters and sensor technologies.
If you want to understand light not just as a phenomenon, but as a powerful engineering tool, this book will illuminate the way.
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LEDs, Lasers, and Sunlight • Miklós Lambert
Principles, Design, and Real-World Applications of Modern Photonics
LEDs, Lasers, and Sunlight Principles, Design, and Real-World Applications of Modern Photonics
Miklós Lambert