公开(公告)号：WO2003107725A1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-24

申请号：PCT/US2003/016212

申请日：2003-06-13

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING, INC. ,  DOLAN, James, T. ,  SIMPSON, James, E. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  LIDSTROM, Kjell ,  SKOLD, Nicklas ,  TARRILLO, Albert, G.

Inventor： DOLAN, James, T. ,  SIMPSON, James, E. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  LIDSTROM, Kjell ,  SKOLD, Nicklas ,  TARRILLO, Albert, G.

IPC: H05B41/16

CPC classification number: H01J65/044 ,  H05B41/2806 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: A microwave electrodeless lamp includes an electrodeless bulb (34) enclosing a light generating fill, a mesh screen (32) surrounding the bulb with at least half the bulb volume completely within the mesh; the mesh together with other conductive surface defining a microwave cavity (114), a magnetron (46) for providing microwave energy, and a waveguide (40) for transmitting the microwave energy from the magnetron to the microwave cavity, wherein the minimum distance between the outer bulb surface and the closest portion of the mesh is selected in accordance with the temperature of the bulb during operation and the temperature at which the screen material degrades. Other embodiments and aspects are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 微波无极灯包括封闭发光填充物的无电极灯泡（34），围绕灯泡的网眼屏幕（32），灯泡体积的至少一半完全在网眼内; 所述网与限定微波腔（114）的其他导电表面，用于提供微波能量的磁控管（46）以及用于将微波能量从磁控管传输到微波腔的波导（40），其中， 根据操作期间灯泡的温度和屏幕材料劣化的温度来选择外灯泡表面和网的最近部分。 还公开了其它实施例和方面。

公开(公告)号：WO02097842A3

公开(公告)日：2003-05-08

申请号：PCT/US0216688

申请日：2002-05-29

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING INC ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  BASS GARY K ,  COPSEY JESSE F ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  HELSEL DAVID ,  LAWRENCE DAVID W ,  RHYNE EDWARD P ,  SWEENEY STEPHEN J ,  TSAI PETER

Inventor： KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  BASS GARY K ,  COPSEY JESSE F ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  HELSEL DAVID ,  LAWRENCE DAVID W ,  RHYNE EDWARD P ,  SWEENEY STEPHEN J ,  TSAI PETER

IPC: H01J61/02 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/56 ,  H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J65/042 ,  H01J61/025 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/56 ,  H01J65/048

Abstract: An integrated electrodeless lamp (11) includes a lamp housing (13) defining two or more compartments (33, 35, 37) housing components of the lamp (11), wherein at least one compartment (33) provides an opening (17) in the lamp housing (13), a cover (15) fitted to the lamp housing (13), and an optics assembly (19) positioned in the opening (17) in the lamp housing (13), wherein the lamp housing (13), the cover (15), and the optics assembly (19) provide an RF sealed system. The lamp components include an RF source providing RF energy for the lamp (11), an aperture bulb (51) assembly including an electrodeless envelope (54) containing a discharge forming fill which emits light when excited by RF energy, andan excitation structure for coupling RF energy from the RF source to the discharge forming fill. The optics assembly (19) may be mounted in the opening (17) in the lamp housing (13) with a twist lock mounting structure. The application also discloses solid state oscillators comprising either a turning circuit having a pair of complementary varactor diodes or a solid state active element with at least two die which may be comprised in the RF source of such an integrated electrodeless lamp (11).

Abstract translation: 集成的无电极灯（11）包括限定两个或更多个容纳灯（11）的部件的隔室（33,35,37）的灯壳（13），其中至少一个隔室（33）提供一个开口（17） 灯壳体（13），安装到灯壳体（13）的盖子（15）和位于灯壳体（13）中的开口（17）中的光学组件（19），其中灯壳体（13） ，盖（15）和光学组件（19）提供RF密封系统。 灯组件包括为灯（11）提供RF能量的RF源，包括无电极外壳（54）的孔灯（51）组件，其包含当被RF能量激发时发射光的放电形成填充物，以及用于耦合的激励结构 RF能量从RF源到放电成形填充。 光学组件（19）可以用扭锁安装结构安装在灯壳体（13）中的开口（17）中。 本申请还公开了包括具有一对互补变容二极管的转向电路或具有至少两个管芯的固态有源元件的固态振荡器，该至少两个管芯可以包括在这种集成无极灯（11）的RF源中。

公开(公告)号：WO2002097842A2

公开(公告)日：2002-12-05

申请号：PCT/US2002/016688

申请日：2002-05-29

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING, INC. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  BASS, Gary, K. ,  COPSEY, Jesse, F. ,  GITSEVICH, Aleksandr ,  HELSEL, David ,  LAWRENCE, David, W. ,  RHYNE, Edward, P. ,  SWEENEY, Stephen, J. ,  TSAI, Peter

Inventor： KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  BASS, Gary, K. ,  COPSEY, Jesse, F. ,  GITSEVICH, Aleksandr ,  HELSEL, David ,  LAWRENCE, David, W. ,  RHYNE, Edward, P. ,  SWEENEY, Stephen, J. ,  TSAI, Peter

IPC: H01J

CPC classification number: H01J65/042 ,  H01J61/025 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/56 ,  H01J65/048

Abstract: An integrated high brightness electrodeless lamp includes a lamp base defining two or more compartments housing components of the lamp, wherein at least one compartment provides an opening in the lamp base, a cover fitted to the lamp base, and an optics assembly positioned in the opening in the lamp base, wherein the lamp base, the cover, and the optics assembly provide an RF sealed system. The lamp components include an RF source providing RF energy for the lamp, an aperture bulb assembly including an electrodeless envelope containing a discharge forming fill which emits light when excited by RF energy, and an excitation structure for coupling RF energy from the RF source to the discharge forming fill. The optics assembly may be mounted in the opening in the lamp base with a twist lock mounting structure.

Abstract translation: 集成的无电极灯（11）包括限定两个或更多个容纳灯（11）的部件的隔室（33,35,37）的灯壳（13），其中至少一个隔室（33）提供一个开口（17） 灯壳体（13），安装到灯壳体（13）的盖子（15）和位于灯壳体（13）中的开口（17）中的光学组件（19），其中灯壳体（13） ，盖（15）和光学组件（19）提供RF密封系统。 灯组件包括为灯（11）提供RF能量的RF源，包括无电极外壳（54）的孔灯（51）组件，其包含当被RF能量激发时发射光的放电形成填充物，以及用于耦合的激励结构 RF能量从RF源到放电成形填充。 光学组件（19）可以用扭锁安装结构安装在灯壳体（13）中的开口（17）中。 本申请还公开了包括具有一对互补变容二极管的转向电路或具有至少两个管芯的固态有源元件的固态振荡器，该至少两个管芯可以包括在这种集成无极灯（11）的RF源中。

公开(公告)号：WO2003003409A1

公开(公告)日：2003-01-09

申请号：PCT/US2002/016573

申请日：2002-06-14

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING, INC. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  ELBERT, Anatoliy, Y. ,  SUMNER, Thomas, L. ,  STEINER, Paul, E.

Inventor： KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  ELBERT, Anatoliy, Y. ,  SUMNER, Thomas, L. ,  STEINER, Paul, E.

IPC: H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J61/33 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J61/523 ,  H01J65/00 ,  H01J65/044

Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp includes an electrodeless lamp bulb enclosing a fill which emits light when excited, an excitation structure positioned near the bulb and adapted to excite the fill, a rotation assembly connected to the bulb and adapted to rotate the bulb during operation of the lamp, and a plurality of structures formed on an outer surface of the bulb adapted to enhance cooling of the bulb. In some cases the structures are distributed in accordance with a temperature profile of the bulb to provide a relatively more uniform bulb temperature during operation. Some structures include protrusions which are distributed around the entire surface of the bulb. Some structures include protrusions which are distributed around the entire surface of the bulb except in the region of the bulb equator. Some structures include a plurality of ribs attached to an outer surface of the bulb, wherein the ribs are aligned transverse to a plane of the equator of the bulb. In some cases the ribs are offset from the surface of the bulb by one or more supports. Some structures include a pair of rings attached to an outer surface of the bulb.

Abstract translation: 无电极放电灯包括无电极灯泡，其包围激发时发光的填充物，位于灯泡附近并适于激发填充物的激发结构，连接到灯泡的旋转组件，并适于在灯的操作期间旋转灯泡 以及形成在灯泡的外表面上的多个结构，其适于增强灯泡的冷却。 在一些情况下，结构根据灯泡的温度分布分布，以在操作期间提供相对更均匀的灯泡温度。 一些结构包括分布在灯泡的整个表面周围的突起。 一些结构包括除了灯泡赤道的区域外分布在灯泡的整个表面周围的突起。 一些结构包括附接到灯泡的外表面的多个肋，其中肋横向于灯泡赤道的平面排列。 在一些情况下，肋通过一个或多个支撑件从灯泡的表面偏移。 一些结构包括连接到灯泡的外表面的一对环。

公开(公告)号：WO02085009A3

公开(公告)日：2003-04-24

申请号：PCT/US0208257

申请日：2002-04-12

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING INC ,  DUBINOVSKY MICHAEL A ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  SHANKS BRUCE ,  STEINER PAUL E ,  TURNER BRIAN P

Inventor： DUBINOVSKY MICHAEL A ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  SHANKS BRUCE ,  STEINER PAUL E ,  TURNER BRIAN P

IPC: H04N5/74 ,  H04N9/31

CPC classification number: H04N9/3114 ,  H04N5/7441 ,  H04N5/7458 ,  H04N9/3152

Abstract: Various projection systems are described with improved performance. A projection system utilizes negative distortion together with a pre-compensated light source to reduce spill. A projection system utilizes a single angle transforming optical element positioned between an imager and a light source to increase throughput. A two panel projection system utilizes both polarities to increase light output. A projection system utilizes a three segment color wheel with a small white bias in each segment to reduce color breakup. A projection system utilizes a digital micro-mirror device and recycles OFF state light. A projection system utilizes two color wheels to improve recycling of light. A two panel projection system utilizes a color wheel which transmits a deficient color band and time sequences the other bands while reflecting the unused light back to the light source for recycling.

Abstract translation: 以改进的性能描述了各种投影系统。 投影系统利用负变形与预补偿光源一起减少溢出。 投影系统利用位于成像器和光源之间的单角度变换光学元件来增加产量。 两个面板投影系统利用两个极性来增加光输出。 投影系统利用每个段中具有小白色偏差的三段色轮来减少色彩分解。 投影系统利用数字微镜装置并再次关闭状态灯。 投影系统利用两个色轮来改善光的回收。 两个面板投影系统利用色轮传输不足的色带，并对其他频带进行时间序列同时将未使用的光反射回光源进行再循环。

公开(公告)号：WO2002082501A1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-17

申请号：PCT/US2002/008243

申请日：2002-04-05

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING, INC. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  MACLENNAN, Donald, A. ,  PETROVA, Tzvetelina ,  ROBERTS, Victor, D. ,  TURNER, Brian, P.

Inventor： KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  MACLENNAN, Donald, A. ,  PETROVA, Tzvetelina ,  ROBERTS, Victor, D. ,  TURNER, Brian, P.

IPC: H01J65/04

CPC classification number: H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/0732 ,  H01J61/32 ,  H01J65/046 ,  H05B41/24

Abstract: An electrodeless discharge lamp (11) includes a pair of opposed couplers (12, 13) aligned along an axis (A), a light transmissive envelope (14) positioned between the pair of opposed couplers (12, 13), the envelope (14) having an interior length (L) along the axis (A) which is greater than a maximum interior dimension (D) of the envelope (14) orthogonal to the axis (A), a light emitting fill disposed inside the envelope (14), the fill including at least one fill substance selected from the group of sulfur, selenium, and tellurium in a concentration of at least 1 mg/cm 3 for each selected fill substance. A power source (15) may be connected to the couplers (12, 13), wherein power applied to the couplers (12, 13) from the power source (15) is effective to initiate and sustain a stable light emitting discharge from the fill. For example, the envelope (14) may be capsule shaped or have the shape of a prolate ellipsoid. The lamp (14) operates at low power and is stable without rotation.

Abstract translation: 无电极放电灯（11）包括沿着轴线（A）排列的一对相对的耦合器（12,13），位于一对相对的耦合器（12,13）之间的透光封套（14），外壳（14） ）沿轴线（A）具有大于与所述轴线（A）正交的所述外壳（14）的最大内部尺寸（D）的内部长度（L）;设置在所述外壳（14）内的发光填充物， ，所述填充物包括至少一种选自硫，硒和碲的填充物质，其浓度对于每种选定的填充物质至少为1mg / cm 3。 电源（15）可以连接到耦合器（12,13），其中从电源（15）施加到耦合器（12,13）的功率有效地启动并维持来自充电器的稳定的发光放电 。 例如，信封（14）可以是胶囊形的或具有长椭圆形的形状。 灯（14）以低功率工作，并且在不旋转的情况下是稳定的。

公开(公告)号：WO0103161A3

公开(公告)日：2001-07-12

申请号：PCT/US0016302

申请日：2000-06-29

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING INC ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  BASS GARY K ,  COPSEY JESSE F ,  DYMOND LAUREN E JR ,  GARBER WILLIAM E JR ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  GRIMM WILLIAM G ,  KWONG VINCENT H ,  LEVIN IZRAIL ,  MACLENNAN DONALD A ,  OLA SAMUEL A ,  PROCTOR JAMES ,  ROY ROBERT J ,  SIMPSON JAMES E ,  STEINER PAUL E ,  TSAI PETER ,  TURNER BRIAN P

Inventor： KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  BASS GARY K ,  COPSEY JESSE F ,  DYMOND LAUREN E JR ,  GARBER WILLIAM E JR ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  GRIMM WILLIAM G ,  KWONG VINCENT H ,  LEVIN IZRAIL ,  MACLENNAN DONALD A ,  OLA SAMUEL A ,  PROCTOR JAMES ,  ROY ROBERT J ,  SIMPSON JAMES E ,  STEINER PAUL E ,  TSAI PETER ,  TURNER BRIAN P

IPC: H01J61/02 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H05B41/24 ,  H01G4/00

CPC classification number: H05B41/24 ,  H01J61/025 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01J65/048 ,  Y02B20/22

Abstract: An ultra bright, low wattage inductively coupled electrodeless aperture lamp is powered by a solid state RF source in the range of several tens to several hundreds of watts at various frequencies in the range of 400 to 900 MHz. Numerous novel lamp circuits and components are disclosed including a wedding ring shaped coil having one axial and one radial lead, a high accuracy capacitor stack, a high thermal conductivity aperture cup and various other aperture bulb configurations, a coaxial capacitor arrangement, and an integrated coil and capacitor assembly. Numerous novel RF circuits are also disclosed including a high power oscillator circuit with reduced complexity resonant pole configuration, parallel RF power FET transistors with soft gate switching, a continuously variable frequency tuning circuit, a six port directional coupler, an impedance switching RF source, and an RF source with controlled frequency-load characteristics. Numerous novel RF control methods are disclosed including controlled adjustment of the operating frequency to find a resonant frequency and reduce reflected RF power, controlled switching of an impedance switched lamp system, active power control and active gate bias control.

Abstract translation: 超亮度，低瓦数的电感耦合无电极孔径灯由在400至900MHz范围内的各种频率的几十到几百瓦的范围内的固态RF源供电。 公开了许多新颖的灯电路和组件，其包括具有一个轴向和一个径向引线，高精度电容器堆叠，高导热孔杯和各种其他孔径灯泡配置的结婚戒指线圈，同轴电容器布置和集成线圈 和电容器组件。 还公开了许多新颖的RF电路，包括具有降低复杂度的谐振极配置的高功率振荡器电路，具有软门开关的并联RF功率FET晶体管，连续可变频率调谐电路，六端口定向耦合器，阻抗切换RF源和 具有受控频率负载特性的RF源。 公开了许多新颖的RF控制方法，包括操作频率的受控调整以找到谐振频率并减少反射RF功率，阻抗开关灯系统的受控切换，有功功率控制和有源栅极偏置控制。

公开(公告)号：WO2002085009A2

公开(公告)日：2002-10-24

申请号：PCT/US2002/008257

申请日：2002-04-12

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING, INC. ,  DUBINOVSKY, Michael, A. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  SHANKS, Bruce ,  STEINER, Paul, E. ,  TURNER, Brian, P.

Inventor： DUBINOVSKY, Michael, A. ,  KIRKPATRICK, Douglas, A. ,  SHANKS, Bruce ,  STEINER, Paul, E. ,  TURNER, Brian, P.

IPC: H04N5/74

CPC classification number: H04N9/3114 ,  H04N5/7441 ,  H04N5/7458 ,  H04N9/3152

Abstract: Various projection systems are described with improved performance. A projection system utilizes negative distortion together with a pre-compensated light source to reduce spill. A projection system utilizes a single angle transforming optical element positioned between an imager and a light source to increase throughput. A two panel projection system utilizes both polarities to increase light output. A projection system utilizes a three segment color wheel with a small white bias in each segment to reduce color breakup. A projection system utilizes a digital micro-mirror device and recycles OFF state light. A projection system utilizes two color wheels to improve recycling of light. A two panel projection system utilizes a color wheel which transmits a deficient color band and time sequences the other bands while reflecting the unused light back to the light source for recycling.

Abstract translation: 以改进的性能描述了各种投影系统。 投影系统利用负变形与预补偿光源一起减少溢出。 投影系统利用位于成像器和光源之间的单角度变换光学元件来增加产量。 两个面板投影系统利用两个极性来增加光输出。 投影系统利用每个段中具有小白色偏差的三段色轮来减少色彩分解。 投影系统利用数字微镜装置并再次关闭状态灯。 投影系统利用两个色轮来改善光的回收。 两个面板投影系统利用色轮传输不足的色带，并对其他频带进行时间序列同时将未使用的光反射回光源进行再循环。

公开(公告)号：WO9936940A3

公开(公告)日：2001-01-04

申请号：PCT/US9900047

申请日：1999-01-11

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING INC ,  MACLENNAN DONALD A ,  TURNER BRIAN P ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  BASS GARY K ,  DOLAN JAMES T ,  KIPLING KENT ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  LENG YONGZHANG ,  LEVIN IZRAIL ,  SHANKS BRUCE ,  SMITH MALCOLM ,  TRIMBLE WILLIAM C ,  TSAI PETER ,  ROY ROBERT J

Inventor： MACLENNAN DONALD A ,  TURNER BRIAN P ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  BASS GARY K ,  DOLAN JAMES T ,  KIPLING KENT ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  LENG YONGZHANG ,  LEVIN IZRAIL ,  SHANKS BRUCE ,  SMITH MALCOLM ,  TRIMBLE WILLIAM C ,  TSAI PETER ,  ROY ROBERT J

IPC: H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/52 ,  H01J65/04 ,  H05B41/24

CPC classification number: H01J61/523 ,  H01J61/12 ,  H01J61/125 ,  H01J65/044 ,  H01J65/048 ,  H05B41/24

Abstract: A high frequency inductively coupled electrodeless lamp includes an excitation coil with an effective electrical length which is less than one half wavelength of a driving frequency applied thereto, preferably much less. The driving frequency may be greater than 100 MHz and is preferably as high as 915 MHz. Preferably, the excitation coil is configured as a non-helical, semi-cylindrical conductive surface having less than one turn, in the general shape of a wedding ring. At high frequencies, the current in the coil forms two loops which are spaced apart and parallel to each other. Configured appropriately, the coil approximates a Helmholtz configuration. The lamp preferably utilizes a bulb encased in a reflective ceramic cup with a pre-formed aperture defined therethrough. The ceramic cup may include structural features to aid in alignment and/or a flanged face to aid in thermal management. The lamp head is preferably an integrated lamp head comprising a metal matrix composite surrounding an insulating ceramic with the excitation integrally formed on the ceramic. A novel solid-state oscillator preferably provides RF power to the lamp. The oscillator is a single active element device capable of providing over 70 watts of power at over 70 % efficiency. Various control circuits may be employed to match the driving frequency of the oscillator to a plurality of tuning states of the lamp.

Abstract translation: 高频电感耦合无电极灯包括具有小于施加到其上的驱动频率的一半波长的有效电长度的励磁线圈，优选地少得多。 驱动频率可以大于100MHz，优选高达915MHz。 优选地，激励线圈被配置为具有小于一圈的非螺旋，半圆柱形导电表面，具有结婚戒指的一般形状。 在高频时，线圈中的电流形成两个彼此间隔开并平行的环。 配置适当，线圈接近亥姆霍兹配置。 该灯优选地使用封装在反射陶瓷杯中的灯泡，其中形成有预先形成的孔。 陶瓷杯可以包括有助于对准的结构特征和/或凸缘面以辅助热管理。 灯头优选是集成灯头，其包括围绕绝缘陶瓷的金属基体复合体，其中整体形成在陶瓷上的激发。 新颖的固态振荡器优选地向灯提供RF功率。 振荡器是能够以超过70％效率提供超过70瓦功率的单个有源元件器件。 可以采用各种控制电路来将振荡器的驱动频率与灯的多个调谐状态相匹配。

公开(公告)号：WO0127962A3

公开(公告)日：2002-01-10

申请号：PCT/US0026246

申请日：2000-10-11

Applicant: FUSION LIGHTING INC ,  DOLAN JAMES T ,  DUBINOVSKY MICHAEL ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  KIPLING KENT ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  LAWRENCE DAVID W ,  LEVIN IZRAIL ,  MACLENNAN DONALD A ,  RIEDELL ROBERT H ,  SHANKS BRUCE ,  SMITH MALCOLM ,  SUMNER THOMAS L ,  SWEENEY STEPHEN J ,  TURNER BRIAN P ,  URY MICHAEL G ,  WOOTEN STEPHEN L

Inventor： DOLAN JAMES T ,  DUBINOVSKY MICHAEL ,  GITSEVICH ALEKSANDR ,  KIPLING KENT ,  KIRKPATRICK DOUGLAS A ,  LAWRENCE DAVID W ,  LEVIN IZRAIL ,  MACLENNAN DONALD A ,  RIEDELL ROBERT H ,  SHANKS BRUCE ,  SMITH MALCOLM ,  SUMNER THOMAS L ,  SWEENEY STEPHEN J ,  TURNER BRIAN P ,  URY MICHAEL G ,  WOOTEN STEPHEN L

IPC: G02B6/04 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B17/00 ,  G02B19/00 ,  G02B27/00 ,  G02B27/28 ,  G03B21/00 ,  G03B21/14 ,  H01J61/02 ,  H01J65/04 ,  F21V13/12 ,  G01N21/05 ,  G02B1/08

CPC classification number: H01J65/042 ,  G02B6/06 ,  G02B6/4298 ,  G02B19/0028 ,  G02B19/0047 ,  G02B27/283 ,  H01J61/025

Abstract: Various lamp systems are disclosed which effectively utilize light from an aperture lamp (3). Lamp systems are respectively configured to perform various types of light recapture including etendue recycling, polarization recycling, and/or color recycling. Various novel optical elements are disclosed including an electrodeless light bulb (5) with an integral lens (9), a molded quartz ball lens with an integral flange, a molded quartz CPC with an integral flange, a truncated CPC, and a segmented CPC. Various novel optical systems are disclosed including systems which perform angle selection and/or etendue selection.

Abstract translation: 公开了有效利用孔径灯（3）的光的各种灯系统。 灯系统分别被配置为执行各种类型的光回收，包括光化学再循环，极化回收和/或颜色再循环。 公开了各种新颖的光学元件，其包括具有整体透镜（9）的无电极灯泡（5），具有整体凸缘的模制石英球透镜，具有整体凸缘的模制石英CPC，截头CPC和分段CPC。 公开了各种新颖的光学系统，包括执行角度选择和/或渗透率选择的系统。