Title :
Challenges in luminescent materials for lighting and medical applications
Author_Institution :
Philips Res. Labs., Aachen
Abstract :
In this paper, we will outline how new requirements have revitalised research on luminescent materials. Using selected examples from applications in lighting and the medical field, we will show how materials science on luminescent materials results in new and improved phosphors.
Keywords :
biomedical materials; fluorescence; phosphors; fluorescent lamp phosphors; lighting applications; luminescent materials; medical applications; Biomedical equipment; Biomedical optical imaging; Energy conservation; Fluorescent lamps; Laboratories; Light emitting diodes; Materials science and technology; Medical services; Optical materials; Phosphors;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication and Optoelectronics Conference, 2007 Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-2-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-0-9789217-2-9
DOI :
10.1109/AOE.2007.4410904
