Angular color uniformity enhancement of white light-emitting diodes by remote micro-patterned phosphor film

Shudong Yu; Zongtao Li; Guanwei Liang; Yong Tang; Binhai Yu; Kaihang Chen

doi:10.1364/prj.4.000140

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