A light emitting diode, a reflector and a platform are employed within a
light source. The light emitting diode emits light exclusively from its
side surfaces. The reflector has a parabolic reflective surface that
collimates any portion of the light reflecting from the parabolic
reflective surface. The platform supports a centering of the light
emitting layer(s) of the light emitting diode on a focus point of the
parabolic reflective surface.