Hybrid freeform TIR optics construction in Cartesian coordinate system: A new composite ray mapping method

Donglin Ma, Zexin Feng, Chengliang Wang, Rongguang Liang

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Abstract

In this paper, we propose a new composite ray mapping method to design freeform total internal reflective (TIR) optics for LED illumination. We sample the ray intensity distribution into rectangular grids which have the best topological match to those rectangular grids on the target surface. With the multiple-to-one mapping relationships between the source intensity distribution and target irradiance distribution, we can construct the freeform TIR surfaces and freeform refractive surface using Snell's law. Compared to our previous design using uv-θφ composite ray mapping method, this design approach is expected to have much less surface error and improve the illumination uniformity further because of the better topological match. In addition, due to the overlapping mechanism by multiple-to-one (composite) ray mapping, the method could lead to a more robust freeform optics compared to traditional freeform optics designs.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFourteenth International Conference on Solid State Lighting and LED-Based Illumination Systems
EditorsNikolaus Dietz, Jian-Jang Huang, Matthew H. Kane, Jianzhong Jiao
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781628417371
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event14th International Conference on Solid State Lighting and LED-Based Illumination Systems - San Diego, United States
Duration: 12 Aug 201513 Aug 2015

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume9571
ISSN (Print)0277-786X
ISSN (Electronic)1996-756X

Conference

Conference14th International Conference on Solid State Lighting and LED-Based Illumination Systems
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period12/08/1513/08/15

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