System for collimating and concentrating direct and diffused radiation

摘要

A method is disclosed for collimating light energy falling randomly from myriad directions on a fixed-positioned thin flat surface. The collimated rays are then concentrated by an assembly of prismatic slabs and optical or fiber optic means to achieve light concentrations of 700 or more times than that of normal sunlight. Applications are given for new products such as collimated beam non-blinding motor vehicle headlights; fixed-positioned solar collectors that collect and concentrate more than 80% of the direct and diffused radiation falling on their surfaces; generation of high pressure steam by means of solar energy; and efficient and economical photovoltaic and thermoelectric generators and fiber optic acceptors for concentrating and transmitting significant quantities of light energy.