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Identification and Mitigation of Droop Mechanism in GaN-Based LEDs

The University of California, Santa Barbara, will identify the fundamental causes of current droop in state-of-the-art commercial LEDs. These findings will lead to development of higher-performing LED lighting technologies.
Scope
Funded Performer
University of California - Santa Barbara
Agreement Total
$1,000,000
Match Total
$250,000
Project Start Date
Project End Date
Program Information
Funding Organization
Department of Energy
Program Area
Emerging Technologies
Project Manager
Jim Brodrick
Agreement Type
Funding Opportunity
Project Details
Ongoing Initiative or Research Project
Research Project
Grid, Whole Building, or Technology
Technology
Technology Type
Lighting
Building Type
Single Family,
Multifamily,
Commercial
New or Existing
New
DR Focus?
No
Code/Standard Focus?
No
Locale
City
Santa Barbara
State
California