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Collecting and Converting Photons for Thermal Processes

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Abstract

The concentration of the sun to drive thermal processes has wide application. The optics of concentration and collection are discussed in terms of impact and opportunity to improve the way in which we use the solar energy arriving on earth.

© 2014 Optical Society of America

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