Non-radiatively pumped wavelength converter

A light source has an active layer disposed between a first doped semiconductor layer and a second doped semiconductor layer. The active layer has energy levels associated with light of a first wavelength. Light emitting elements are positioned on the surface of the first doped semiconductor layer for non-radiative excitation by the active layer. The light emitting elements are capable of emitting light at a second wavelength different from the first wavelength. In some embodiments a grid electrode is disposed on the first doped semiconductor layer and defines open regions of a surface of the first doped layer, the first plurality of light emitting elements being positioned in the open regions. In some embodiments a second plurality of light emitting elements is disposed over the first plurality of light emitting elements for non-radiative excitation by at least some of the first plurality of light emitting elements.