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Aplanatic double-reflection system for thermophotovoltaic applications: design

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.20.004190· OSTI ID:5618307

The design of a solar concentrator is presented; it consists of a spherical mirror and a field of Fresnel mirror facets deployed on a spherical surface so that sine condition is satisfied, eliminating both spherical aberration and coma. This particular easy to construct optical system yields high concentration ratios and has the distinct advantage of having a narrow beam aperture near the receiver. These design features make the concentrator particularly suitable for the thermophotovoltaic applications.

Research Organization:
Politecnico di Torino, Instituto Fisica Sperimentale, 10129 Torino, Italy
OSTI ID:
5618307
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 20:24; ISSN APOPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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