Introduction to nonimaging optics. (©2008)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Julio Chaves.
• Other Names: Chaves, Julio; CRC Press.
• Contents: Fundamental concepts -- Design of two-dimensional concentrators -- Étendue and the Winston-Welford design method -- Vector flux -- Combination of primaries with flow-line secondaries -- Stepped flow-line nonimaging optics -- Luminaires -- Miñano-Benitez design method (simultaneous multiple surface) -- The Miñano design method using Poisson brackets -- Lagrangian and Hamiltonian geometrical optics -- Rays and wave fronts -- Reflection and refraction -- Symmetry -- Étendue in phase space -- Classical mechanics and geometrical optics -- Radiometry, photometry, and radiation heat transfer -- Plane curves.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2008
• Copyright Date: 2008
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxv, 531 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 621.36; Solar collectors; Optics; Reflectors, Lighting; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Optics; Optics; Reflectors, Lighting; Solar collectors; Geometrische Optik; Sonnenkollektor; Optik; Solfångare; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781420054293; 1420054295; 9781420054323; 1420054325; 9781281372345
• Related ISBNs: 128137234X
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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