Open AccessComparative analysis of different secondary optical elements for aspheric primary lenses
Author(s) -
Marta Victoria,
César Domínguez,
Ignacio Antón,
Gabriel Sala
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.17.006487
Subject(s) - optics , ray tracing (physics) , irradiance , concentrator , lens (geology) , acceptance angle , materials science , refractive index , nonimaging optics , photovoltaic system , physics , ecology , biology
The performance of different reflexive and refractive secondaries optimized for the same primary lens is studied by using ray-tracing simulation. Different solutions are approached according to materials and manufacturing processes currently available in the market, which can be potentially cost-effective for concentrator photovoltaic (CPV) modules. They are compared in terms of system optical efficiency and acceptance angle. In addition, irradiance distribution over the cell is also studied.