About Us
Advancing the science of short wavelength light sources
Our Mission
Short Wavelength Sources is dedicated to providing comprehensive information on UV LED, blue laser diode, and photonic technologies. Since 2010, we have been a trusted resource for researchers, engineers, and industry professionals working with short wavelength light sources.
Our focus spans the ultraviolet spectrum (200-400 nm) through the blue visible range (400-495 nm), covering the technologies that enable applications from water purification to optical data storage.
What We Cover
- UV LED technology and applications
- Blue and violet laser diodes
- GaN and AlGaN semiconductor physics
- Photonic components and systems
- Industry standards and regulations
- Emerging research and developments
Our Expertise
Our team brings together expertise in semiconductor physics, optical engineering, and application development. We collaborate with leading research institutions and industry partners to bring you accurate, up-to-date information on short wavelength technologies.
Short Wavelength LED History
Blue LED Breakthrough
Nakamura demonstrates first bright blue GaN LED, enabling the white LED revolution.
Blue Laser Commercialization
First commercial 405nm violet laser diodes for optical storage applications.
UV-A LED Development
High-power UV-A LEDs (365-395nm) emerge for industrial curing applications.
UV-C LED Progress
Significant advances in deep UV LEDs (265-280nm) for disinfection.
Nobel Prize
Akasaki, Amano, and Nakamura awarded Nobel Prize for blue LED invention.
UV-C Mainstream
Global pandemic accelerates UV-C LED adoption for germicidal applications.