Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Energy@Rensselaer: Zeroing in on the Elusive Green LED

Researchers at Rensselaer have developed a new method for manufacturing green-colored LEDs with greatly enhanced light output. The research team, led by Christian Wetzel, professor of physics and the Wellfleet Constellation Professor of Future Chips, etched a nanoscale pattern at the interface between the LED’s sapphire base and the layer of gallium nitride (GaN) that gives the LED its green color.

Overall, the new technique results in green LEDs with significant enhancements in light extraction, internal efficiency, and light output.

The discovery brings Wetzel one step closer to his goal of developing a high-performance, low-cost green LED.

Source: RPI

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