Al2O3–YAG:Ce phosphor ceramic shows excellent luminescence, thermal performance, and thus great suitability for use in solid-state laser lighting.

Abstract:In a previous paper we developed a matrix theory that applies to any cylindrically symmetric fiber surrounded by Bragg cladding. Using this formalism, along with Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) simulations, we study the waveguide dispersion for the m = 1 mode in an air-core Bragg fiber and showed it is possible to achieve very large negative dispersion values (∼ -20,000 ps/(nm.km)) with significantly reduced absorption loss and non-linear effects.

Abstract:Using an asymptotic formalism we developed in an earlier paper, we compare the dispersion properties of the air-core Bragg fiber with those of the coaxial Bragg fiber. In particular we are interested in the way the inner core of the coaxial fiber influence the dispersion relation. It is shown that, given appropriate structural parameters, large single-mode frequency windows with a zero-dispersion point can be achieved for the TM mode in coaxial fibers. We provide an intuitive interpretation based on perturbation analysis and the results of our asymptotic calculations are confirmed by Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD) simulations.

A general theory on light-pipe/tunnel-based recycling schemes, along with some experimental data obtained from LED illuminators, is presented in this paper. Light recycling is classified as angular, spatial, or mixed based on the angular filtering characteristics of the recycling process. The principles behind the three schemes are analyzed and some experimental results are presented at the end.

A general theory on light-pipe/tunnel-based recycling schemes, along with some experimental data obtained from LED illuminators, is presented in this paper. Light recycling is classified as angular, spatial, or mixed based on the angular filtering characteristics of the recycling process. The principles behind the three schemes are analyzed and some experimental results are presented at the end.