Introduction to Nonimaging Optics provides the first introductory-level resource on this rapidly developing field. The text highlights the field of nonimaging optics and its applications in addressing the world's energy consumption needs. The publication explores the relatively new branch of optics through the introduction of basic concepts and methods. The second part builds in complexity as it discusses current principles from a nonimaging optics perspective. The authors make a point to relate nonimaging optics to other popular fields in optics and provide useful examples. This resource invites newcomers to explore a growing field and delivers a comprehensive reference to current practitioners. INDICE: Nonimaging optics. Fundamental Concepts. Design of Two-DimensionalConcentrators. Aetendue and the Winston--Welford Design Method. Vector Flux. Combination of Primaries with. Flow-Line Secondaries. Stepped Flow-Line Nioptics. Luminaires. Minano--Benitez Design Method (Simultaneous Multiple Surface).The Minano Design Method Using Poisson Brackets. Geometrical optics.Lagrangian and Hamiltonian Geometrical Optics. Rays and Wave Fronts. Reflection and Refraction. Symmetry. Aetendue in Phase Space. Classical Mechanics and Geometrical Optics. Radiometry, Photometry, and Radiation Heat Transfer. Plane Curves.
- ISBN: 978-1-4200-5429-3
- Editorial: CRC Press
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 531
- Fecha Publicación: 22/05/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés