Optimization for illumination systems: the next level of design

Thomas L. R. Davenport; Thomas A. Hough; William J. Cassarly

doi:10.1117/12.548683

1 September 2004 Optimization for illumination systems: the next level of design

Thomas L. R. Davenport, Thomas A. Hough, William J. Cassarly

Proceedings Volume 5456, Photon Management; (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.548683
Event: Photonics Europe, 2004, Strasbourg, France

Abstract

Computers are routinely used to design illumination systems. Automating the design process is enhanced through the use of optimization procedures. This paper describes some of the underlying illumination optimization fundamentals: parameterization, merit functions, and optimization algorithms. Numerous interesting examples of illumination design problems that benefit from optimization are shown. These examples illustrate illumination optimization through use of ray aiming, computing illuminance using flux tubes, and computing illuminance using Monte Carlo simulations.

Citation Download Citation

Thomas L. R. Davenport, Thomas A. Hough, and William J. Cassarly "Optimization for illumination systems: the next level of design", Proc. SPIE 5456, Photon Management, (1 September 2004); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.548683

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available