Design and Simulation of High-collimating Solar Simulator

Abstract

This paper gives the design specifications of high-collimating solar simulator,introduces basic principle and structure,summarizes the calculation method of the solar simulator's optical system size,and gives the general formula.This paper also optimizes the optical system,and presents the optimization principle of energy transfer system,points out the difference between the complex lighting system and other imaging systems.The design of the solar simulator's optical and mechanical structure is described.Finally,the simulation design on solar simulator using the Monte Carlo ray-tracing technique is conducted,and the simulation results are given quantitatively by diagrammatic form.