The currently ubiquitous light-emitting diodes (LEDs) have revolutionized the lighting
industry. Contrary to common belief, however, LEDs are much more than just simple …

Electroluminescence—the conversion of electrons to photons in a light-emitting diode (LED)—
can be used as a mechanism for refrigeration, provided that the LED has an exceptionally …

Thermophotovoltaic (TPV) power generators offer great possibilities for thermal energy
conversion when thermal sources with temperatures nearing or exceeding 1000 K are …

Fundamental thermodynamic considerations reveal that efficient emission from an
electrically injected light emitting diode (LED) can lead to the cooling of the device. This …

Recent advances in the photoluminescent cooling of doped glasses provoke the question of
whether similar progress is possible in electroluminescent cooling (ELC), and if so, what are …

Recent studies of electroluminescent cooling (ELC) in III-V structures demonstrate the need
to better understand the factors affecting the efficiency of light emission and energy transport …

The increasing efficiency and adoption rate of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) for lighting is
forecasted to lead to large energy savings in that sector. Intrinsic self-refrigeration, which …

We develop a coupled electronic charge and photon transport simulation model to allow for
deeper analysis of our recent experimental studies of intracavity double diode structures …

Current crowding close to electrical contacts is a common challenge in all optoelectronic
devices containing thin current spreading layers (CSLs). We analyze the effects of current …

The recently proposed diffusion-driven charge transport (DDCT) method can allow a
paradigm shift in the design of optoelectronic devices, by changing both the current injection …