New high-efficiency uniform illumination devices based on nonimaging optics

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    Abstract

    Based upon the principles of non-imaging optics, we present new optical designs for illumination devices (luminaries) that can achieve maximal lighting efficiency (no trapped radiation) while retaining excellent angular control of the projected radiation. One class of luminaries presented can produce relatively uniform flux maps on distant targets while also insuring perfectly sharp (discontinuous) angular cutoffs. For a second class of luminaries, for which pair-overlap flux maps are to be exploited and the flux maps of individual devices have sloping shoulders, we can produce extremely uniform flux maps on distant targets while retaining excellent angular (glare) control. Results are presented for symmetrical configurations in two dimensions (trough-like reflectors) for flat and for tubular sources. Primary applications can include lighting and infrared heating.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    PublisherPubl by Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers
    Pages368-377
    Number of pages10
    ISBN (Print)0819412104, 9780819412102
    DOIs
    StatePublished - 1 Jan 1993
    Event8th Meeting on Optical Engineering in Israel: Optical Engineering and Remote Sensing - Tel Aviv, Isr
    Duration: 14 Dec 199216 Dec 1992

    Publication series

    NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
    Volume1971
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X

    Conference

    Conference8th Meeting on Optical Engineering in Israel: Optical Engineering and Remote Sensing
    CityTel Aviv, Isr
    Period14/12/9216/12/92

    ASJC Scopus subject areas

    • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
    • Condensed Matter Physics
    • Computer Science Applications
    • Applied Mathematics
    • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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