Technical Lighting Information

A new measure shows how many spectral mixes make the same white light

A new measure shows how many spectral mixes make the same white light

New, large-scale study highlights importance of urban lighting in aging populations

New, large-scale study highlights importance of urban lighting in aging populations

We take inventory of how deeply the U.S. government impacts the lighting sector.

We take inventory of how deeply the U.S. government impacts the lighting sector.

Research also shows that excessively bright or cool lighting can cause discomfort and visual fatigue

Research also shows that excessively bright or cool lighting can cause discomfort and visual fatigue

The 2016 controversy over the American Medical Association's streetlight recommendations has resurfaced in recent news

The 2016 controversy over the American Medical Association's streetlight recommendations has resurfaced in recent news

New research addresses limitation in LED technology known as "efficiency droop"

New research addresses limitation in LED technology known as "efficiency droop"

Some LEDs are aging like milk, not wine — one lost nearly a quarter of its UV-C punch after just 500 hours

Some LEDs are aging like milk, not wine — one lost nearly a quarter of its UV-C punch after just 500 hours

Study reveals potential health benefits of including near-infrared wavelengths in modern lighting

Study reveals potential health benefits of including near-infrared wavelengths in modern lighting

Strategic placement found to lower ozone risks and boost disinfection performance

Strategic placement found to lower ozone risks and boost disinfection performance

Study explores how ceiling-mounted 222 nanometer lights affect pathogens and ozone exposure

Study explores how ceiling-mounted 222 nanometer lights affect pathogens and ozone exposure

Windowless rooms with only electric light impact residents' mental well-being and productivity

Windowless rooms with only electric light impact residents' mental well-being and productivity

How do we perceive various configurations of window blinds, outdoor skies and CCTs?

How do we perceive various configurations of window blinds, outdoor skies and CCTs?

Researchers test 28 samples and report the technical causes of LED streetlight color shift

Researchers test 28 samples and report the technical causes of LED streetlight color shift

LED Lighting Design: How application of overhead fixtures can be optimized to minimize discomfort

LED Lighting Design: How application of overhead fixtures can be optimized to minimize discomfort

American Heart Association reports exposure to outdoor artificial light at night may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease

American Heart Association reports exposure to outdoor artificial light at night may be a risk factor for cerebrovascular disease

A comprehensive study sheds light on the complexities of glare perception

A comprehensive study sheds light on the complexities of glare perception

Next time a client mentions that the color temperature seems too warm, perhaps someone just spilled a latte

Next time a client mentions that the color temperature seems too warm, perhaps someone just spilled a latte

Navigating the complexities of 222nm far UVC light disinfection technology and indoor safety

Navigating the complexities of 222nm far UVC light disinfection technology and indoor safety

Timing and duration of light exposure found to significantly impact a range of psychiatric disorders

Timing and duration of light exposure found to significantly impact a range of psychiatric disorders

In the blink of an attosecond: Physics Nobel lauds rapid light pulse pioneers

In the blink of an attosecond: Physics Nobel lauds rapid light pulse pioneers

Compared to no streetlights or high pressure sodium (HPS), researchers find that LED lighting does not impact melatonin levels

Compared to no streetlights or high pressure sodium (HPS), researchers find that LED lighting does not impact melatonin levels

Lighting Research Center partners with SPIE to initiate new 3D printing conference

Lighting Research Center partners with SPIE to initiate new 3D printing conference

Researchers claim that “A-Eye” can process color far more accurately than existing machines

Researchers claim that “A-Eye” can process color far more accurately than existing machines

Reports examine the state of current commercial UV LEDs

Reports examine the state of current commercial UV LEDs

Oregon State University study reports damaging effects of blue light may be strongly age dependent

Oregon State University study reports damaging effects of blue light may be strongly age dependent

Regions of the brain that impact mood are affected by light intensity

Regions of the brain that impact mood are affected by light intensity

Eye-opening targets for LED fixture performance and adoption

Eye-opening targets for LED fixture performance and adoption

New DALI Alliance technical guides explain DALI+ and wireless gateways

New DALI Alliance technical guides explain DALI+ and wireless gateways

Recent study compares the performance of various horticultural lighting sources

Recent study compares the performance of various horticultural lighting sources

LHRC is exploring the science with help from a 5-year grant

LHRC is exploring the science with help from a 5-year grant

Dr. Kevin Houser discusses the science, application and sentiments relating to HCL

Dr. Kevin Houser discusses the science, application and sentiments relating to HCL

Exploring how the different light sources affect the health of people on regular daytime work schedules

Exploring how the different light sources affect the health of people on regular daytime work schedules

Ignoring materials limitations can result in low performance and significant chromaticity shifts

Ignoring materials limitations can result in low performance and significant chromaticity shifts

A review of shift work at night, light at night, and circadian disruption

A review of shift work at night, light at night, and circadian disruption

Missed a presentation? It's posted here...

Missed a presentation? It's posted here...

A $1.4M prize and recognition for our favorite kind of diode

A $1.4M prize and recognition for our favorite kind of diode

Insights into Mt. Sinai's new center for lighting research

Insights into Mt. Sinai's new center for lighting research

Ends dispute over visible light disinfection technology

Ends dispute over visible light disinfection technology

Systems are being specified with increased light levels

Systems are being specified with increased light levels

Recent report explores availability, adoption and benefits.

Recent report explores availability, adoption and benefits.

Changes to the light source, spectral & optical efficiencies

Changes to the light source, spectral & optical efficiencies

Addresses many categories including home sterilizers

Addresses many categories including home sterilizers

The LRC found promising results in some initial research

The LRC found promising results in some initial research

Some thought-provoking ideas for a post-pandemic industry

Some thought-provoking ideas for a post-pandemic industry

Government funds 6 solid-state lighting projects

Government funds 6 solid-state lighting projects