Multiple layer optics for light collecting and emitting apparatus
A light guide includes a light guide layer having a transversely oriented side-end surface that forms a primary output aperture (exit) for light traveling in a forward propagation direction out of the end surface of the light guide (for, e.g., CPV applications) and, which forms a primary input aperture (entrance) for light traveling in a rearward propagation direction into the end surface of the light guide (for, e.g., illuminator applications). A light collection and concentration system includes a light guide apparatus, a light-transmitting medium layer disposed immediately adjacent the single light guide apparatus, and a light concentrator component of multiple optical array layers disposed adjacent the light transmitting medium layer, which is in optical registration with a light injection layer of the light guide apparatus.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AR0000633
- Assignee:
- University of Rochester (Rochester, NY)
- Patent Number(s):
- 10,784,391
- Application Number:
- 15/372,975
- OSTI ID:
- 1735300
- Resource Relation:
- Patent File Date: 12/08/2016
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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