In 2014, LED lighting gradually entered millions of homes. From indoor illumination to cityscape lighting, LED had become a common and essential lighting solution. Before that, some people doubted whether such technology could ever be realized—but today, it has become the leading force in the lighting industry.
While many are familiar with LED lighting, not everyone knows about laser lighting. In 2016, Nobel Prize-winning physicist Shuji Nakamura boldly predicted that laser lighting would replace LED within the next decade. Few could have imagined that just one year later, a domestic laser expert would turn this vision into reality.
This expert is Dr. Yang Lin, a member of Hubei Province’s Hundred People Program and the 3551 Optical Valley Talent Program, as well as the founder of SILKPRO. After 16 years of dedicated research, he brought laser lighting into the spotlight, aiming to present his groundbreaking innovation as a gift for the 2017 Munet Open.
**First Encounter: A Shocking Moment with Laser Light**
To others, Yang Lin's rapid progress in the field of laser lighting might seem surprising. But in reality, his journey began over 16 years ago. In 2001, while studying at the Technical University of Berlin, he specialized in diode-pumped solid-state laser technology. During an experiment led by Dr. Volker Gaebler, he witnessed blue light emitted from a fiber laser for the first time. The combination of red and blue light created a stunning pink glow that filled the lab with beauty and brilliance. This moment left a lasting impression on him.
**A Seed: Inspiration for Laser Lighting**
That encounter planted a seed in Yang Lin’s mind. Later, working with top global companies in lighting and semiconductor lasers gave this idea the chance to grow. In 2004, he joined Osram in Germany, managing high-power LED products for the Asian market. Then, in 2007, he moved to DILAS, the world leader in high-power semiconductor lasers, where he gained extensive experience in laser display technologies like laser TVs and projectors.
At that point, the seed in his heart began to sprout. As a laser expert with deep knowledge of lighting, he asked himself: “Why can’t laser and lighting be combined?†He saw no better candidate than himself to bridge these two fields.
**Determination: Never Giving Up on Laser Lighting**
In 2012, Yang Lin returned to Wuhan to establish SILKPRO, focusing on laser medical and cosmetic equipment. By 2016, the company had grown rapidly and was ranked among China’s top 50 high-tech enterprises. Meanwhile, his research on laser lighting continued.
Nakamura Shuji, the father of blue LED, had set up a laser lighting R&D center in Shenzhen in 2016, reinforcing Yang Lin’s vision. Laser lighting offered far greater efficiency—thousands of times more than LEDs—and promised brighter, more compact, and energy-efficient lighting solutions.
**Belief: Technology Holds Endless Possibilities**
When asked why he remained so committed to laser lighting, Yang Lin said, “It’s a belief. I don’t think about applications or commercial value. I just want to bring this technology to life.â€
He compared it to Toshiba’s early 1.8-inch hard drive, which was once seen as useless but later became essential with the rise of the iPod. “I’m not worried about whether the technology will be used,†he said. “In the future, laser lighting will find its place in many areas, lighting up the world in ways we haven’t even imagined.â€
**Innovation: Creating a World-Attracting Product**
Three years ago, Yang Lin had already envisioned a product that would combine laser lighting with tennis. In August of this year, after months of R&D, the team successfully developed a full-color laser trophy featuring tennis elements.
The idea came from his passion for tennis and his desire to create a high-tech product representing the China Optics Valley. “I wanted to design something unique that showcased our laser technology and brought light to the tennis world,†he explained.
**Technical Breakthroughs**
This seemingly simple trophy contains advanced “black technology.†One major challenge was creating a single line of light similar to a tennis line. Unlike traditional LED strips, laser technology allows precise control through fiber transmission. The special fiber used is less than 1 mm in diameter, making it half as thick as a standard tennis line.
Another difficulty was achieving uniform illumination across a 12-meter-long fiber. After months of research, the team redesigned the light source and used fiber homogenization technology to ensure even lighting.
The RGB laser light source engine is the core of the product. It uses high-power semiconductor lasers, surpassing even IMAX cinema projectors. With high-efficiency fiber coupling, it’s compact, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly. Despite its small size, it can illuminate up to 1 km.
Additionally, a Bluetooth-enabled smart chip allows users to control color, brightness, and dynamic effects via a mobile app.
**Conclusion: Pioneering the Future of Lighting**
This unique trophy is the world’s first true laser lighting product. It has won multiple invention and utility model patents, showcasing the technological prowess of the China Optics Valley and representing the most advanced application of laser technology globally.
Yang Lin believes that laser lighting will soon enter daily life in various forms, bringing more surprises and colors. Looking ahead, he will continue leading SILKPRO with advanced technology, creating more innovative and impressive products.
“Wuhan’s spirit is ‘dare to be first, pursue excellence.’ That’s what drives me to overcome challenges and achieve breakthroughs,†he said. “It’s the initial passion and persistence that keeps us moving forward.â€
Editor: Yan Zhixiang
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