Electro Luminescence

 Electroluminescence, production of light by the flow of electrons, as within

certain crystals. Electroluminescence is one of the few instances in which a
direct conversion of electric energy into visible light takes place without
the generation of heat, such as occurs in the incandescent lamp.
 The electroluminescence sometimes observed at the electrodes during
electrolysis is caused by the recombination of ions. The application of an
electric field to thin layers of luminescing zinc sulfide can produce light
emission, which is also called electroluminescence.

Views of a liquid crystal

display, both with
electroluminescent
backlight switched on
(top) and switched off
(bottom)
Mechanism of EL –
 Electroluminescence is the result of
radiative recombinations of electrons
and holes in a material, usually a
semiconductor.

 The excited electrons release their

energy as photons(light).

 Prior to recombination, electrons and

holes may be separated either by
doping the material to from a p-n
junction or through excitation by impact
of high energy electric field .
Applicatios of EL-

A Casio digital LCD watch

with an electroluminescent
backlight.

instrument panel with

electroluminescent lighting.

EL panel
Electroluminescent panel
Applications Of Luminescence-

A Casio digital LCD watch with an instrument panel with

electroluminescent backlight. electroluminescent lighting.

Electroluminescent Wire EL panel Electroluminescent Tape