LED Optical Design – Advantages, Opportunities and Challenges

This presentation provides a general overview of the importance of Optical Design using LED light sources. We will review the basic Principles of Optics, LED technologies, Optics for LEDs and the successful integration into luminaire designs. The focus of this presentation is towards interior applications, but many of the principles and concepts carry over to exterior luminaire designs.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the basic elements of optical design for lighting
• Discuss the differences between the LED package types and understand the technology behind these light source.
• Understand the requirements and challenges of designing the optics for LED applications
• Understand how these optics are best integrated into high-performance luminaires designs, as well as visualizing best
  practices of fixture application

Speaker:
Brent brings his extensive experience in the architectural lighting industry and the energy retrofit market to his role as the Southeast Regional Sales Manager for a•light. Brent has over 25 years of experience in the lighting industry and a proven track record of success. Brent holds the Lighting Certified (LC) credential from the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions.