High efficiency multiple layer, all solid-state luminescent solar concentrator
US4488047A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 1981 |
| Grant date | Dec 11, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2001 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/52
Abstract
Simply stated, the luminescent solar concentrator of the present invention comprises a plurality of optically coupled flat planar luminescent layers having a major surface for receipt of incident radiation and at least one edge surface through which radiation can escape, each of said layers having on the top and bottom surface thereof a light transparant layer having an index refraction which is lower than the index refraction of the luminescent layer. All of the layers are joined so as to form an all solid state luminescent solar collector.
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