Two Dimensional Meta-Material Windows

Patent ID: 8474 | Patent Number 10,725,208 | Status: Granted

Abstract

We have developed a novel 2D meta-material film that is designed to gather light from any direction perpendicular to the active direction and direct it along a path set by the design of the meta-material. We expect that these simple films may be used in a crossed geometry to provide light direction from any angle. These meta-materials are designed to work in the visible wavelengths and may be used as passive light gathering films for solar power devices or daylighting applications. These films would supplant bulky and expensive mirrored shelves or active solar tracking devices.

Application Number

13/923,205

Inventors

Bernacki,Bruce E
Alvine,Kyle J

Market Sector

Energy Production and Efficiency