Simulation of fluorescent concentrators

Fluorescent concentrators (see Figure 1) are developed and investigated in solar energy research in order to improve the efficiency and applicability of solar cells. This is achieved by concentrating even diffuse light on cloudy days on small solar cells, using a fluorescent dye enclosed in low-cost...

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Published in:2008 Symposium on Interactive Ray Tracing pp. 93 - 98
Main Authors: Bendig, M., Hanika, J., Dammertz, H., Goldschmidt, J.C., Peters, M., Weber, M.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Published: IEEE 01.08.2008
Subjects:
Absorption
Computational modeling
Data models
Fluorescence
G.3 [Mathematics of Computing]: Probability and Statistics-Monte Carlo
I.3.3 [Computing Methodologies]: Computer Graphics-Picture/Image Generation
J.2 [Computer Applications]: Physical Sciences and Engineering-Physics
Monte Carlo methods
Probes
Reflection
ISBN:9781424427413, 142442741X
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Summary:Fluorescent concentrators (see Figure 1) are developed and investigated in solar energy research in order to improve the efficiency and applicability of solar cells. This is achieved by concentrating even diffuse light on cloudy days on small solar cells, using a fluorescent dye enclosed in low-cost acrylic glass. We developed a Monte Carlo simulation model for fluorescent concentrators that makes it possible to test and improve different setups and to gain further insight into the physical processes. As it is a complicated topic, fluorescent light has been investigated very rarely in computer graphics. Recent advances in fast ray tracing give the opportunity to simulate complex physical processes using simple models. Changes of the setup and physical properties can be simulated and evaluated quickly, providing the necessary foundation for automatic optimization.
ISBN:9781424427413
142442741X
DOI:10.1109/RT.2008.4634628