Abstract
Optical fibers used to transport sunlight exhibit considerable light leakage within their nominal numerical aperture. Of particular interest in the design and diagnosis of solar fiber-optic concentrators is the dependence of this leakage on: (a) incidence angle, (b) the optical properties of the core and the cladding, and (c) fiber length. We present measurements of fiber angular transmission, along with a theoretical model. The implications for solar fiber-optic concentrators are also assessed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 195-204 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Solar Energy |
Volume | 72 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 11 Mar 2002 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- General Materials Science