Also: blue LED, neonatal jaundice phototherapy, photosynthetic efficiency
The narrow band our eyes see powers photosynthesis, lighting and some medical treatments.
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| Property | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Nakamura blue LED peak wavelength | 450 nm | Nakamura 1994 |
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Blankenship and colleagues compared photosynthesis with solar-powered water splitting: photovoltaics are more efficient annually, but photosynthesis comes within a factor of 2–3 under optimal short-term conditions.
As reported in: Blankenship, Tiede, Barber et al. (2011). Comparing Photosynthetic and Photovoltaic Efficiencies and Recognizing the Potential for Improvement. Science. doi:10.1126/science.1200165
Maisels and McDonagh reviewed phototherapy for neonatal jaundice, used according to guidelines based on bilirubin level, gestational age and risk factors.
As reported in: Maisels, McDonagh (2008). Phototherapy for Neonatal Jaundice. New England Journal of Medicine. doi:10.1056/NEJMct0708376
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Nakamura and colleagues made candela-class InGaN/AlGaN blue LEDs, the brightest blue LEDs reported, with 2.7% external quantum efficiency.
As reported in: Nakamura, Mukai, Senoh (1994). Candela-class high-brightness InGaN/AlGaN double-heterostructure blue-light-emitting diodes. Applied Physics Letters. doi:10.1063/1.111832
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