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Light emitting diodes (LED) are semiconductor diodes which emit electromagnetic radiation when operated in forward direction. Contrary to that of a filament lamp, the radiation spectrum is limited to a narrow wave band. The wavelength of the emitted radiation is essentially determined by the semiconductor material used.
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Pratesi, R. (1985). Potential Use of Incoherent and Coherent Light-Emitting-Diodes (LEDs) in Photomedicine. In: Martellucci, S., Chester, A.N. (eds) Laser Photobiology and Photomedicine. Ettore Majorana International Science Series, vol 22. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2461-4_24
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