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Lighting Masterclass: Wolf Segal, Avici LED & P-Bar Science

Released
April 13, 2018
Runtime
2:27:24
Views
3,658 views on YouTube as of October 30, 2026
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Liner notes

The ultimate deep dive into photons! We are joined by Wolf Segal (Farmer in the Sky) and Mario Napoleoni Jr. (Revolution Microelectronics) for an intensive look at lighting evolution. We explore the transition from early streetlights to the modern "Lighting Renaissance" of Ceramic Metal Halides and tunable LEDs. Wolf breaks down the technical science of "P-Bar" radiation, the Emerson Effect, and why "harmonic" light spectrums are the key to unlocking a plant's true genetic potential. Plus, a first look at the Avici LED, commercial facility design tips for maximizing margins, and 4/20 plans for the upcoming ADSI event. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro: The "Party Van" Edition & The Duke Diamond No-Show 00:04:45 - Sponsor Shoutouts: New Millennium & Incredibles Edibles 00:13:20 - Guest: Wolf Segal - 40 Years of Growing Under Lights 00:17:30 - Lighting History: From High Output Fluorescents to Streetlights 00:24:20 - Stoned vs. High: How spectrum affects the nature of the effect 00:27:00 - The Evolution of LEDs: 30 years of development in the making 00:30:50 - Guest: Mario Napoleoni Jr. - Revolution Micro & The Avici LED 00:36:15 - The Green Spike Debate: Why plants actually need green light 00:39:50 - P-Bar Science: Expanding the spectrum from 280nm to 780nm 00:43:00 - The Emerson Effect: Driving photosynthesis with far-red and green 00:47:30 - Avici LED: The first truly tunable commercial LED fixture 00:51:30 - Policy & Power: How energy laws are forcing LED adoption 00:57:00 - Facility Design: Why scalability and margins matter more than yield 01:03:15 - HPS Adaptation: Why some genetics are "tuned" to old-school bulbs 01:08:45 - Checkerboarding: Mixing CMH and HPS for the "Full Sun" effect 01:14:15 - Sulfur Plasma: The future of supplemental lighting in greenhouses 01:19:30 - High-Walking Energy: The Cheyenne philosophy of efficiency 01:25:30 - Lab Toys: Using spectroradiometers to match the solar curve 01:31:00 - Research Future: How epigenetic factors influence chemotypes 01:41:40 - Field Repairable Gear: Why Revolution Micro uses modular boards 01:46:30 - Reflector Science: Diffuse light vs. direct intensity 01:55:00 - UVB & THC: The synthesis of cannabinoids as a plant defense 02:03:15 - 4/20 Event Preview: ADSI, Lawrence Ringo & The Legacy Picnic 02:11:30 - Retail Reality: Supporting the home grower in a commercial world 02:22:45 - Shoutouts: Farmer in the Sky & GrowCure Chlorine Dioxide #Cultivation, #Genetics, #PlantScience #AdamDunnShow #ToProtectGeneticsAndServeMankind This program is for entertainment and informational purposes only. We are not medical professionals or legal advisors. The views expressed are those of the guests and do not constitute medical advice or a recommendation to violate any local, state, or federal laws.

Chapters

  1. [00:00] Intro: The "Party Van" Edition & The Duke Diamond No-Show
  2. [04:45] Sponsor Shoutouts: New Millennium & Incredibles Edibles
  3. [13:20] Guest: Wolf Segal - 40 Years of Growing Under Lights
  4. [17:30] Lighting History: From High Output Fluorescents to Streetlights
  5. [24:20] Stoned vs. High: How spectrum affects the nature of the effect
  6. [27:00] The Evolution of LEDs: 30 years of development in the making
  7. [30:50] Guest: Mario Napoleoni Jr. - Revolution Micro & The Avici LED
  8. [36:15] The Green Spike Debate: Why plants actually need green light
  9. [39:50] P-Bar Science: Expanding the spectrum from 280nm to 780nm
  10. [43:00] The Emerson Effect: Driving photosynthesis with far-red and green
  11. [47:30] Avici LED: The first truly tunable commercial LED fixture
  12. [51:30] Policy & Power: How energy laws are forcing LED adoption
  13. [57:00] Facility Design: Why scalability and margins matter more than yield
  14. [1:03:15] HPS Adaptation: Why some genetics are "tuned" to old-school bulbs
  15. [1:08:45] Checkerboarding: Mixing CMH and HPS for the "Full Sun" effect
  16. [1:14:15] Sulfur Plasma: The future of supplemental lighting in greenhouses
  17. [1:19:30] High-Walking Energy: The Cheyenne philosophy of efficiency
  18. [1:25:30] Lab Toys: Using spectroradiometers to match the solar curve
  19. [1:31:00] Research Future: How epigenetic factors influence chemotypes
  20. [1:41:40] Field Repairable Gear: Why Revolution Micro uses modular boards
  21. [1:46:30] Reflector Science: Diffuse light vs. direct intensity
  22. [1:55:00] UVB & THC: The synthesis of cannabinoids as a plant defense
  23. [2:03:15] 4/20 Event Preview: ADSI, Lawrence Ringo & The Legacy Picnic
  24. [2:11:30] Retail Reality: Supporting the home grower in a commercial world
  25. [2:22:45] Shoutouts: Farmer in the Sky & GrowCure Chlorine Dioxide