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    • Optoelectronics
    • Lighting Technology
    • Human Physiology

    Background:

    • The discovery of intrinsically photosensitive retinal ganglion cells enhances understanding of light's non-visual effects.
    • Evaluating the interplay between visual and non-visual effects of lighting is crucial for optimizing human well-being and performance.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the optimal spectral power distribution for white LEDs that balances visual and non-visual effects.
    • To develop a high-efficiency light source with improved work efficiency and reduced blue light hazard.

    Main Methods:

    • MATLAB software was used to calculate the optimum spectral power distribution of sunlight at various color temperatures.
    • The ratio of non-visual to visual effects (K) was calculated using sunlight spectra to assess white LEDs.
    • A joint-density-of-states model and Light Tools software were employed for mathematical modeling and simulation of LED parameters.

    Main Results:

    • The optimized light source achieved a color temperature of 7525 K, color coordinates of (0.2959, 0.3255), and a color rendering index of 92.
    • The developed LED source demonstrated high lighting efficiency, improved work efficiency, and lower blue light hazard compared to conventional LEDs.

    Conclusions:

    • The study successfully designed a high-efficiency white LED light source with optimized spectral power distribution.
    • The optimized light source effectively balances visual and non-visual effects, offering benefits for both illumination and human performance while mitigating blue light risks.