The concentrating properties of specularly reflecting pyramids, hexagons and circular cones are examined. The concentration factor is determined as a function of the coefficient of reflection and the shape and orientation of the incident sunlight. Reflector designs allowing multiple reflections for both normal and oblique incidence are considered.
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Journal Title
Proc Soc Photo-Optical Inst Eng Vol 114 August 23-4 1977 67-93
Sector
Primary Papers
Class
PP 1561