Bright Stuff : The LED and Nick Holonyak's Fantastic Trail of Innovation

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs), which are tiny pieces of engineered semiconductor, are revolutionizing how we light our world. LEDs are the most efficient light source ever made, resulting in huge energy and cost savings over traditional forms of lighting. The lighting revolution began in 1962 when Nick Holonyak Jr. invented the first practical LED while at General Electric. The Bright Stuff tells the story of Holonyak's remarkable invention and describes his other contributions to advancing LED technology, as well as his productive career while at the University of Illinois.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 061568100X
• ISBN13: 9780615681009
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Schmitt, Laura
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.