Dr. Narkis E. Shatz Profile

Dr. Narkis E. Shatz

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Publications (27)

Proceedings Article | 18 September 2013 Paper

Design method for color-corrected layered spherical lenses

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz

Proceedings Volume 8834, 88340G (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2023736

KEYWORDS: Lens design, Refractive index, Lenses, Ray tracing, Geometrical optics, Fluctuations and noise, Spherical lenses, Optical spheres, Chromatic aberrations, GRIN lenses

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Proceedings Article | 11 October 2012 Paper

Nanolayered polymer diffusive spectral filters

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 8485, 848506 (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.930059

KEYWORDS: Polymers, Composites, Optical filters, Refractive index, Photorefractive polymers, Polymer thin films, Light scattering, Reflectivity, Liquids, Scattering

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2011 Paper

Improved hybrid SMS-DSF method of nonimaging optical design

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 8124, 812406 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.892583

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Geometrical optics, Ray tracing, Optical design, Reflectivity, Solar concentrators, Statistical analysis, Nonimaging optics, Refraction, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

IODC 2010 illumination design problem

Roland Winston, Narkis Shatz, Josh Cobb, Paul Michaloski, Vladimir Oliker

Proceedings Volume 7652, 76522J (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873301

KEYWORDS: Sensors, Dielectrics, Solar concentrators, GRIN lenses, Reflectivity, Mirrors, Light, Light sources and illumination, Refractive index, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2010 Paper

Edge-ray and aplanatic designs as special cases of generalized functional designs

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 7652, 76521Z (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.869168

KEYWORDS: Geometrical optics, Near field optics, Solar concentrators, Optical design, Reflectivity, Reflectors, Differential equations, Radio optics, Near field, Transform theory

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2010 Paper

Mathematical relationships between the generalized functional, edge-ray, aplanatic, and SMS design methods

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 7785, 778502 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.858807

KEYWORDS: Geometrical optics, Wavefronts, Solar concentrators, Near field optics, Reflectors, Reflectivity, Optical design, Nonimaging optics, Differential equations, Transform theory

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 2009 Paper

Thermodynamic efficiency of nonimaging concentrators

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Roland Winston

Proceedings Volume 7423, 742308 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.824195

KEYWORDS: Thermodynamics, Solar concentrators, Thermography, Nonimaging optics, Solar cells, Projection systems, Geometrical optics, Photovoltaics, Solar energy, Gold

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Proceedings Article | 2 September 2008 Paper

Advanced optics for LED flashlights

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, John Matthews, Paul Kim

Proceedings Volume 7059, 70590D (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.795257

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Reflectors, Nonimaging optics, Solar concentrators, Optical design, Light sources, Reflectivity, Optical components, Optics manufacturing, Polymers

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2007 Paper

Iterative generalized functional method of nonimaging optical design

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 6670, 66700A (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.731897

KEYWORDS: Lens design, Optical design, Nonimaging optics, Ray tracing, Near field optics, Reflectivity, Collimation, Aspheric lenses, Detection and tracking algorithms, Solar concentrators

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Proceedings Article | 29 August 2006 Paper

Generalized functional method of nonimaging optical design

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 6338, 633805 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.678600

KEYWORDS: Optical design, Reflectivity, Differential equations, Nonimaging optics, Geometrical optics, Lens design, Collimators, Aspheric lenses, Reflectors, Radio optics

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Proceedings Article | 20 August 2005 Paper

Optimized image-forming cemented-doublet concentrator

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz

Proceedings Volume 5942, 59420G (2005) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.619364

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Collimation, Wavefronts, Lens design, Imaging systems, Aspheric lenses, Reflectivity, Geometrical optics, Cements, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

Optimal design of a nonimaging TIR doublet lens for an illumination system using an LED source

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz, Matthijs Keuper

Proceedings Volume 5529, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562598

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Optical design, Lens design, Nonimaging optics, Aspheric lenses, Compound parabolic concentrators, Optical components, Light sources, LED lighting, Antireflective coatings

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2004 Paper

Optimal design of a bifurcated refractive coupler for the HEDlight program

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Roger Buelow, Jim Cirillo, John Davenport, Douglas Kirkpatrick

Proceedings Volume 5529, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.562563

KEYWORDS: Lamps, Optical design, Aspheric lenses, Antireflective coatings, Nonimaging optics, Optics manufacturing, Polymethylmethacrylate, Glasses, Light sources, Metals

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Proceedings Article | 8 January 2004 Paper

Optimal design of light-engine optics for a video projector

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Mark Peterson

Proceedings Volume 5185, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.516138

KEYWORDS: Reflectors, Lamps, Optical design, Projection systems, Reflectivity, Video, Light, Aspheric lenses, Nonimaging optics, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 8 January 2004 Paper

Optimal nonimaging zoom projection optics

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz

Proceedings Volume 5185, (2004) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.513628

KEYWORDS: Zoom lenses, Projection systems, Image quality, Nonimaging optics, Collimation, Optical components, Aspheric lenses, Optical design, Imaging systems, Reflection

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2001 Paper

Performance limitations of translationally symmetric nonimaging devices

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz, Roland Winston

Proceedings Volume 4446, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448806

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Geometrical optics, Compound parabolic concentrators, Nonimaging optics, Refractive index, Solids, Refraction, Optical components, Reflection, Chlorine

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Proceedings Article | 19 November 2001 Paper

Optimal design of a nonimaging projection lens for use with an rf-powered source and a rectangular target

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Douglas Kirkpatrick, Michael Dubinovsky

Proceedings Volume 4446, (2001) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.448819

KEYWORDS: Lamps, Lens design, Projection systems, Refraction, Optical components, Reflection, Light sources and illumination, Nonimaging optics, Reflectors, Light sources

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Proceedings Article | 2 October 2000 Paper

Optimal design of a nonimaging projection lens for use with an LED source and a rectangular target

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz, David Pitou

Proceedings Volume 4092, (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.402419

KEYWORDS: Light emitting diodes, Lens design, Refraction, Optical design, Optical components, Reflection, Nonimaging optics, Optimization (mathematics), Ray tracing, Luminous efficiency

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Proceedings Article | 6 October 1999 Paper

Design optimization of a smooth headlamp reflector to SAE/DOT beam-shape requirements

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Mahendra Dassanayake

Proceedings Volume 3781, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.368246

KEYWORDS: Headlamps, Reflectors, Composites, Roads, Lamps, Fluorescence correlation spectroscopy, Optimization (mathematics), Visibility, Light sources, Scene simulation

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Proceedings Article | 6 October 1999 Paper

Advanced nonrotationally symmetric reflector for efficient and uniform illumination of rectangular apertures

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz, Roland Winston

Proceedings Volume 3781, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.368242

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Reflectors, Stars, Projection systems, Light, Reflectivity, Reflector design, 3D acquisition, Optical design, Nonimaging optics

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Proceedings Article | 20 October 1998 Paper

Nonrotationally symmetric reflectors for efficient and uniform illumination of rectangular apertures

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Roland Winston

Proceedings Volume 3428, (1998) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.327960

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Reflectors, Stars, Light, Projection systems, 3D acquisition, Optical design, LCDs, Reflectivity, Nonimaging optics

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 1997 Paper

Consequences of skewness conservation for rotationally symmetric nonimaging devices

Harald Ries, Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Wolfgang Spirkl

Proceedings Volume 3139, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290221

KEYWORDS: Reflectors, Spherical lenses, Compound parabolic concentrators, 3D acquisition, Optical spheres, Optical components, Geometrical optics, Nonimaging optics, Refraction, Solar concentrators

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 1997 Paper

Performance validation of an irradiance redistribution guide

Allan Lewandowski, Carl Bingham, Narkis Shatz, John Bortz

Proceedings Volume 3139, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.279218

KEYWORDS: Calorimetry, Attenuators, Solar concentrators, Mirrors, Sun, Solar energy, Optical components, Optical testing, Image analysis, Image processing

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 1997 Paper

Nonrotationally symmetric nonimaging systems that overcome the flux-transfer performance limit imposed by skewness conservation

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz, Harald Ries, Roland Winston

Proceedings Volume 3139, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290226

KEYWORDS: Reflectors, Stars, Solar concentrators, 3D acquisition, Spherical lenses, Nonimaging optics, Light, Optical spheres, Reflectivity, Compound parabolic concentrators

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Proceedings Article | 3 October 1997 Paper

Consequences of etendue and skewness conservation for nonimaging devices with inhomogeneous sources and targets

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz, Harald Ries, R. Winston

Proceedings Volume 3139, (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.290222

KEYWORDS: Spherical lenses, Reflectors, Silicon, Nonimaging optics, Optical design, Projection systems, Light, 3D acquisition, Reflector design, Reflectivity

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 1995 Paper

Optimal design of irradiance redistribution guides for the National Renewable Energy Laboratory's high-flux solar furnace

John Bortz, Narkis Shatz, Allan Lewandowski

Proceedings Volume 2538, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216978

KEYWORDS: Ray tracing, Solar energy, Objectives, Renewable energy, Solar concentrators, Reflectivity, Optical components, Geometrical optics, Nonimaging optics, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 21 August 1995 Paper

Inverse engineering perspective on nonimaging optical design

Narkis Shatz, John Bortz

Proceedings Volume 2538, (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.216977

KEYWORDS: Compound parabolic concentrators, Reflectors, Spherical lenses, Optical design, Energy transfer, Reflectivity, Projection systems, Solar concentrators, Reflection, Retroreflectors

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Conference Committee Involvement (19)

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XVIII

21 August 2022 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XVII

24 August 2020 | Online Only, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XVI

11 August 2019 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XV

19 August 2018 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIV

6 August 2017 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XIII—Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Nonimaging Optics

28 August 2016 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XII

9 August 2015 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration XI

17 August 2014 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration X

25 August 2013 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration IX

12 August 2012 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration VIII

21 August 2011 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration VII

1 August 2010 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Efficient Design for Illumination and Solar Concentration VI

2 August 2009 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics and Efficient Illumination Systems V

11 August 2008 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics and Efficient Illumination Systems IV

26 August 2007 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics and Efficient Illumination Systems III

13 August 2006 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics and Efficient Illumination Systems II

31 July 2005 | San Diego, California, United States

Nonimaging Optics and Efficient Illumination Systems

2 August 2004 | Denver, Colorado, United States

Nonimaging Optics: Maximum Efficiency Light Transfer VII

3 August 2003 | San Diego, California, United States

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