This handbook addresses the development of energy-efficient environmentally friendly solid-state light sources in particular semiconductor light emitting diodes (LEDs) and other solid-state lighting devices. It reflects the vast growth of this field and impacts in diverse industries from lighting to communications biotechnology imaging and medicine. The chapters include coverage of nanoscale processing fabrication of LEDs light diodes photodetectors and nanodevices characterization techniques application and recent advances. Readers will obtain an understanding of the key properties of solid-state lighting and LED devices an overview of current technologies and appreciation for the challenges remaining. The handbook will be useful to material growers and evaluators device design and processing engineers newcomers students and professionals in the field. . Language: English