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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Illumination Engineering
    • Optical Design

    Background:

    • Accurate light control using freeform optics with extended light sources remains a significant challenge in optical design.
    • Existing methods may struggle with compactness and efficiency when designing for extended sources like LEDs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose a novel method for designing compact and efficient freeform lenses tailored for extended light sources.
    • To enable precise redistribution of light rays from sources such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).

    Main Methods:

    • A localized surface control strategy is employed to directly modify the freeform lens surface.
    • Basic radiometry calculations and backward ray tracing are used to determine irradiance distribution and required surface modifications.
    • An optimization function with a Gaussian form is utilized for localized surface modification, considering surface smoothness for processability.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed method effectively designs compact and efficient freeform lenses for extended sources.
    • Demonstrated successful application through three distinct design examples, validating the localized surface control approach.
    • The method ensures the processability of the designed freeform optics by incorporating surface smoothness criteria.

    Conclusions:

    • The localized surface control strategy offers a viable and effective solution for designing freeform illumination optics for extended sources.
    • This approach enhances light control accuracy and achieves compact, efficient lens designs.
    • The method is robust and applicable to various design scenarios involving extended light sources.