Optical System for Sunlight Collection, Fiber Transport and Distribution
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https://doi.org/10.52825/solarpaces.v4i.2955Keywords:
Solar Concentration, Fiber Optic, Light Guide, Optical DesignAbstract
Optical analyses evaluate the performance and optical feasibility of a modular system using lenses for solar concentration, fibers for radiation transport, and light guides for radiation distribution. To achieve constant irradiance on the target, radiation is injected laterally into the light guides, with a suitable finish on the lower surface, and reflected upwards.
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Copyright (c) 2026 David Jafrancesco, Daniela Fontani, Paola Sansoni
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Accepted 2026-07-28
Published 2026-09-25