Why a Parabola?
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To learn more about the luminosity and spectral intensity of tritium vials, read my post here: True Brightness of Tritium Vials
Spoiler:
Mathematically, a parabola is the best shape to focus light from a single omnidirectional source in a specific direction. The "Focus" of a parabola is the optional point for the source of light. Note: this assumes that the source of light has a diameter of 0. Obviously, that being impossible, our 'Loss' in terms of 'non focused' light is a function of the diameter of the light source. This loss can be reduced to nearly 0 by placing the captured cell (solar cell) as close to the 'exit' of the parabola as possible.
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Initial Proof of Concept Video:
The light behind the source and rear of the parabola lost?
To measure if light reflecting between the source and the immediate walls behind the Tritium Vial is a significant loss, we can measure the performance with a double inverted broken parabola.
Glamor shots from initial testing:
Double Parabola (Straight On Shot)
Double Parabola (Side Shot)
Double Parabola (Straight On Shot)
Single Parabola (Straight On Shot)
Double Parabola (Straight On Shot)
Super Size Signe Parabola (Straight On Shot)
Super Size Signe Parabola (Side Shot)
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