This book presents the Proceedings of the Laser Display and Lighting Conference 2025 (LDC 2025), held on June 17th-20th, 2025, at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements in laser display and lighting technologies. This conference brings together leading researchers, engineers, and industry professionals to explore cutting-edge developments in visible lasers, optoelectronic components, and intelligent display systems.

Contributions range from visible to near-infrared laser sources and optical components such as contact lens displays and MEMS, to laser illumination and sensing for automotive applications and XR (AR, MR, VR) technology. Related technologies such as near-infrared imaging for biomedical applications and visible laser communication are also covered. This volume provides a thorough examination of both the technical and business aspects of laser technologies, making it an essential resource for those involved in the field.

Ideal for researchers and engineers in laser display and lighting, this book offers valuable insights into the latest trends and innovations. Whether the readers are academics, practitioners, or business professionals, it equips them with the knowledge to stay at the forefront of this rapidly evolving industry.

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Sunao Kurimura received his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Physics from Waseda University and his Ph.D. in Engineering. He began his professional career as a researcher at Fujitsu Laboratories and served as a Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) research fellow (DC/PD) and a visiting scholar at Stanford University in 1997-1999. He was an assistant professor at the Institute for Molecular Science in 1999-2001, and currently works at the National Institute for Materials Science. His work focuses on nonlinear optical devices and materials, optical waveguides, and quantum light control. He is also a visiting professor at Kyushu University and Keio University, an advisor for Precursory Research for Embryonic Science and Technology (PREST) program by Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST), and an ex-board member for the Japan Society of Applied Physics (JSAP). He has held numerous leadership roles in academic societies and is a co-founder of the photonics venture SWING Inc. He is a fellow of OPTICA, the Laser Society of Japan, and JSAP. He has authored and supervised several technical books in the field of photonics.

Tetsuya Yagi received his B.E. and M.Eng. degrees from Osaka University and his Ph.D. degree in applied physics from Osaka City University (now Osaka Metropolitan University) in 1982, 1984 and 2003, respectively. He joined Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in 1984, and moved to Nichia Corporation in 2020. Throughout his time at Mitsubishi and Nichia, he has been involved in the research and development of GaAs-based laser diodes. He is also a visiting professor at Osaka University. Currently, his main topic is the high-power red lasers for display and lighting applications. He has served as the program committee co-chair for the Laser Display and Lighting Conference (DLC) for 10 years.