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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Conventional edge-lit backlighting systems utilize diffusing dots, prism films, and diffusers for light distribution.
    • Prism films in these systems collimate light but increase costs and reduce optical efficiency.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel light guide design for achieving highly collimated light distribution.
    • To eliminate the need for prism films in edge-lit backlighting systems.

    Main Methods:

    • Design of a novel light guide incorporating paired microstructures.
    • Optimization of surface angles within each paired microstructure.
    • Analysis of light collimation without prism films.

    Main Results:

    • Generation of highly collimated light distribution.
    • Elimination of prism films from the backlighting system.
    • Potential for reduced cost and improved optical efficiency.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed paired microstructure light guide effectively achieves high light collimation.
    • This novel design offers a cost-effective and efficient alternative to conventional methods using prism films.