Before revision: The non-equilibrium Auger recombination rate and resulting net recombination rate under steady-state conditions are The Auger lifetime is given by The mechanism causing LED efficiency drop was identified in 2007 as Auger recombination, which met with a mixed reaction.Stevenson, Richard (August 2009) "The LED's Dark Secret: Solid-state lighting won't supplant the lightbulb until it can overcome the mysterious malady known as droop".
After revision: The non-equilibrium Auger recombination rate and resulting net recombination rate under steady-state conditions are The Auger lifetime is given by The mechanism causing LED efficiency droop was identified in 2007 as Auger recombination, which met with a mixed reaction.Stevenson, Richard (August 2009) "The LED's Dark Secret: Solid-state lighting won't supplant the lightbulb until it can overcome the mysterious malady known as droop".