Narrow Spectrum Red Products

Narrow Spectrum Light

New Star luminaires are offered in a variety of broadband white LED temperatures (from 2700K to 6500K) to provide very warm to very cool tones for the various applications where these luminaires are installed. While bright white light can provide safety in a transit station or underpass, warmer temperatures are preferred in other applications like offices, schools or medical office buildings. New Star luminaires are also used in very specific applications like surgical suites, vivariums, and pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities where narrow spectrum LEDs based on a specific wavelength value, or nanometer (nm) range is desired.

RED

Approximately 95% of of U.S. biomedical research animals are nocturnal rodents. Studies show that the cones in mice and rat’s eyes lack sensitivity to longer wavelengths of light, which is seen as red light. Certain nighttime light levels are required for the scientists to observe rodent behaviors. The solution? Long wavelength red light (630-635nm). While red filters worked initially, the filters can degrade over time and impact the test data. Dimmable monochromatic red LED between 630-635nm is ideal. Dual-function fixtures, which can emit both red and/or white light is the right solution. By producing white light (490nm) during daytime hours, the research staff also benefits as this wavelength prevents melatonin production, which in turn promotes better sleep, overall health, and wellbeing, while still offering the narrow spectrum red light for evening hour observations.