Köhler integrators embedded into illumination optics add functionality

O. Dross; R. Mohedano; M. Hernández; A. Cvetkovic; J. C. Miñano; P. Benítez

doi:10.1117/12.798111

24 September 2008 Köhler integrators embedded into illumination optics add functionality

O. Dross, R. Mohedano, M. Hernández, A. Cvetkovic, J. C. Miñano, P. Benítez

Proceedings Volume 7103, Illumination Optics; 71030G (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798111
Event: Optical Systems Design, 2008, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Abstract

The Köhler illumination concept was originally invented to achieve uniform illumination in microscopy¹. Köhler integrators can also be formed by arrays of lenticulations that can be any combination of reflective and/or refractive surfaces, organized in corresponding pairs. Arrays of integrating facets can be arranged not only on flat surfaces but on rotationally symmetric and even freeform surfaces⁶. Currently flat lenslet arrays are widely applied as homogenizing optics² for lithography, machine vision illumination, and projection. Adding Köhler facets onto already designed surfaces can improve the optical system performance, while respecting its original function. In general, the optics output can be made somewhat independent of the source characteristics, although at the expense of a slight ètendue dilution or efficiency losses. This work revises the Köhler concept and its application to different kind of optics, ranging from photovoltaic concentrators to automotive LED headlights. In the former, irradiance peaks on the solar cell can be avoided, while preserving high aiming tolerance (acceptance) of the solar concentrator. In the latter, LEDs drawbacks like large source image sizes, source misalignments, ill defined source edges, and low source radiance can be compensated.

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O. Dross, R. Mohedano, M. Hernández, A. Cvetkovic, J. C. Miñano, and P. Benítez "Köhler integrators embedded into illumination optics add functionality", Proc. SPIE 7103, Illumination Optics, 71030G (24 September 2008); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.798111

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