Sources of light: Day light, artificial light sources, energy radiation, visible spectrum of radiation, black body radiation and full
radiator. Incandescence, dependence of light o/p on temperature. Theory of gas discharge and production of light. Perception of light
and colour, optical system of human eye, eye as visual processor. Reflection, refraction and other behaviour of light.
Measurement of light - radiometric and photometric quantities, units of measurement, standardization. Measurement of light
distribution, direct and diffused reflection, fundamental concepts of colourimentry and measurement of colour.
Types of lamps: GLS, Tungsten - halogen, Discharge, low pressure sodium vapour fluorescent, metal - halide, IR and VV lamps -
their construction, filament material, theory of operation, life, characteristics and application.
Design, objectives and specifications of lighting and systems; design of luminance, electrical circuits and auxiliaries, basic lighting
design, consideration and lighting parameters for extension lighting, interior lighting and day lighting.
Energy conservation in lighting.