The Forum for Illumination Research, Engineering, and Science (FIRES) is the IES online space for our lighting community to openly share and discuss the latest research and innovations in illumination engineering and science. As a space for the free dissemination of knowledge and exchange of ideas, FIRES is intended to foster relationships between individuals and larger institutions, and reignite the emphasis on science and engineering in the lighting industry. Through FIRES, we hope to have a significant influence on the development and advancement of lighting.
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The Lighting Design Objectives (LiDOs) Procedure
By Christopher Cuttle, MA, PhD, FCIBSE, FIESANZ, FIESNA, FSLL This procedure is based on the concept that there is real advantage to be gained from changing the illumination metrics used…
A Reality Check on Blue Light Exposure
By Eric Bretschneider, Ph.D How often do we hear about the dangers of blue light from LEDs? Such discussions inevitably include statements about “the intense blue peak” in LED lighting…
Melanopic Green The Other Side of Blue
By Ian Ashdown, P. Eng. (Ret.), FIES Senior Scientist, SunTracker Technologies Ltd. Numerous medical studies have shown that exposure to blue light at night suppresses the production of melatonin by…
The Science of Light and Health: How to Interpret the Claims That Underlie Medical and Wellness Effects
By Douglas Steel, PhD These are transformational times for the lighting industry. The cost of LED-based products has dropped dramatically. At the same time, increased sophistication and capabilities of tunable…
Lighting and the Internet of Things
By Robert F. Karlicek, Jr., Ph.D. The Internet of Things (IoT) is a hot topic these days, driven by the explosion of low-cost sensors, microprocessors, and wireless communications to provide…
The Science of Near-Infrared Lighting: Fact or Fiction
By Ian Ashdown, P. Eng. (Ret.), FIES, Senior Scientist, SunTracker Technologies Ltd. There is a common-sense argument being presented in the popular media that since humans evolved under sunlight, our…
The Lighting Design Objectives (LiDOs) Procedure
A Reality Check on Blue Light Exposure
Melanopic Green The Other Side of Blue
The Science of Light and Health: How to Interpret the Claims That Underlie Medical and Wellness Effects
Lighting and the Internet of Things