Diffusive light scattering and collection for advanced device applications

Claire Alvine; Rachel Tyo; Zacarias Imperial; Kimberly Rosal; Mostafa Sadoqi; Reid Vorbach; C. M. Fortmann

doi:10.1117/12.2320578

14 September 2018 Diffusive light scattering and collection for advanced device applications

Claire Alvine, Rachel Tyo, Zacarias Imperial, Kimberly Rosal, Mostafa Sadoqi, Reid Vorbach, C. M. Fortmann

Proceedings Volume 10758, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XV; 107580E (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2320578
Event: SPIE Optical Engineering + Applications, 2018, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

Spectral management and diffusive light transport enables plants to both survive on extremely low irradiance and also to survive long enough under extreme temperature and pressure to leave imprints in super-heated impact glasses. These properties are related to structures wherein a low density of light absorbent particles are embedded in a light scattering and spectral selective reflective matrix. This marvelous diffusive light engineering has wide-ranging applications based on bio-mimicry. Where, environmentally sensitive radiative-to-non-radiative lifetime ratios increase the photon flux to the chlorophyll molecules best positioned for favorable photochemistry and for preservation under extreme conditions. The embedding of absorptive particles within a transparent scattering matrix has far reaching intriguing applications. Included is the extreme heating of light absorbent particles within a relatively cold matrix. Interestingly, the hot absorbent particle-cold matrix condition is critical for the efficient extreme heating of small particles. Here the potential of non-equilibrium passive diffusive light collection will consider be explored using one of the most challenging application extreme particle heating for controlled nuclear fusion.

Conference Presentation

Citation Download Citation

Claire Alvine, Rachel Tyo, Zacarias Imperial, Kimberly Rosal, Mostafa Sadoqi, Reid Vorbach, and C. M. Fortmann "Diffusive light scattering and collection for advanced device applications", Proc. SPIE 10758, Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XV, 107580E (14 September 2018); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2320578

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