A comprehensive reference including practical, hands-on exercises and data of experimental studies, written by leading researchers in the field * An introductory/intermediate level treatment including practical, hands-on exercises and data of experimental studies, written by leading researchers in the field * The authors lead a LED packaging R&D center with an industrial grade prototyping line and state-of-the-art facilities for materials/optical/electrical/thermal characterization. A substantial amount of technical contents in this book is based on the hands-on experience and experimental practices of the authors * The manufacture of LED-based luminaries for lighting is a huge area and there is a need for a comprehensive book instructing engineers and designers in the lighting industry * Includes packaging LED components such as interconnection, phosphor deposition, encapsulation, thermal management and reliability, making this an excellent reference and background reading for engineers and researchers