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What is new in lighting technology?
Going wireless is the latest trend world wide, so it should come as no surprise that it’s starting to make its way into the lighting world as well. Technologies that use power line communication and radio frequencies to control lighting are going to be appearing more frequently in the lighting world, so be ready.
What are some technologies that use light in some way?
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| Technology | Application | Reason |
|---|---|---|
| Tubular Fluorescent | Industrial Office Lighting | Large area lighting |
| Halogen | Retail/Display Lighting | Spotlighting, highlighting |
| High-Intensity Discharge (HID) | Outdoor Lighting | High brightness |
| Light-emitting Diode (LED) | Mood/Emergency Lighting | Color mixing, long lifetime |
What are 5 important technological uses of light?
Today’s lighting applications include residential lighting, office interior lighting, retail and display lighting, outdoor lighting, mood lighting, and emergency lighting. These applications have different lighting needs and are satisfied by specific lighting technologies.
What was the major innovation in electric lighting?
Arguably the most dramatic innovation in the history of lighting, the invention of the light-emitting diode or LED light, was kick-started accidentally.
What is the future of LED technology?
Light-emitting diode (LED) technology is advancing rapidly, leaving other energy-efficient lighting technology in the dust. Future LED bulbs will cost less, consume less energy, last longer, and do much more than illuminate your home.
Is the Sun and artificial light source?
Natural light sources include the Sun and stars. Artificial light sources include lamps and torches. Without light sources we could not see the world around us, however not every object we can see is a light source. Many objects simply reflect light from a light source like the Moon.
What are the 10 uses of light?
Uses of Light Energy
- Food formation.
- Growth of the human body.
- Regulation of Physiology.
- Sight and vision.
- Heat and temperature.
- Drying & evaporation.
- For speed regulation.
- Source of electrical energy.
Why was the electric light invented?
Edison was trying to come up with a high resistance system that would require far less electrical power than was used for the arc lamps. This could eventually mean small electric lights suitable for home use.
When was modern lighting invented?
In 1879 Edison set out to invent a long-lasting electric light bulb that could compete with gas lighting (particularly for indoor use). His first successful prototype was on October 22, 1879 when his incandescent light burned for 13 and a half hours.