New light technology arriving soon

[John Morrison]

It's an interesting article. They state that the light source matches the Sun perfectly, but no details as far as spectrum goes.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-20553143

enjoy - discuss.

 

[Denis Haineault]

Very interesting. I'm really curious to see how this pans out.

 

[Jon Starr]

This is interesting. A lot can be done with an adaptable light like this. You could even make entire walls, ceilings or floors that are also a light sources. Very sci-fi.

You could even make glowing bookmarks, proper glowing ebook readers without bulk, very cool flashlights, and a lot of diverse art works and or aesthetic decorations.

Could be very useful for us in our industry, as long as they're strong. You could easily hide this on set behind objects for a bit of light. Imagine just rolling up your light with a battery pack and heading out.

 

[dillont]

Combine this with 3D printing technology ..... WOW!

 

[thehadgi]

this stuff is crazy!:cheesy:

 

[-Tom-]

Very convenient for the underground bunkers we'll live in once we eradicate the surface of the planet

 

[Al MacLeod]

This is interesting. A lot can be done with an adaptable light like this. You could even make entire walls, ceilings or floors that are also a light sources. Very sci-fi.

You could even make glowing bookmarks, proper glowing ebook readers without bulk, very cool flashlights, and a lot of diverse art works and or aesthetic decorations.

Could be very useful for us in our industry, as long as they're strong. You could easily hide this on set behind objects for a bit of light. Imagine just rolling up your light with a battery pack and heading out.

I remember an episode of the Honeymooners where Alice is berating Ralph for investing in glow in the dark wallpaper. To the moon!

 

[Jawa Ex Machina]

So it's cheap, easy to make, environmentally friendly, efficient and long lasting?
But what are the upsides?