Photo luminescent light source
US8040028B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 18, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 14, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F2203/34
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An apparatus for providing a photoluminescent light source is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a light source that emanates light of a particular spectrum, photoluminescent material which converts light from the light source to light of another spectrum, and a selective mirror which reflects light generated by the light source and transmits light generated by the photoluminescent material. The photoluminescent material may be arranged so as to provide a plurality of light sources that emanate light of various colors.
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