Chapter 13
The Optical Path
Of the original phenomena, light is the most enthralling. —Leonardo da Vinci
All luminaires are not created equal. Some have more efficient optics than others. Even those using the same lamp source can produce varying results in terms of efficiency and light output. The optical path, and everything in it, helps to determine the amount of light a fixture collects from the lamp source and outputs. That includes the lamp, reflector, filters, patterns, effects, mirrors, lenses, and the exit glass (if any).
The most fundamental aspect of automated luminaire design is that of the power supply, light source, reflector, and lens combination, or, in the case of LEDs, the power supply, light source, and lenses. The selection ...
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