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Normalize the map data to the total emitted flux from all sources. ,F6=b/eZ
This option allows you to have the flux and irradiance normalized to the total sBX-X$*N
emitted flux. When this box is checked, TracePro divides the values in the ]b?9zeT*'l
irradiance map and the total flux by the emitted flux. This is especially useful for )FN;+"IJ
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Example 1: System Transmittance rZXrT}Xh{W
Suppose you need to calculate the system transmittance of an optical system. *jq7X
You would probably use the grid raytrace option, and the emitted flux is equal to "UFs~ S|e
the sum of the flux in all the emitted rays. When you display an irradiance map, Io`P,l:
the system transmittance is equal to the total flux, displayed at the bottom of the ZD/jX_!t
irradiance map window, divided by the emitted flux. To get the system Cizvw'XDV
transmittance, check the Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply 4b VO9aUG{
button. The map will be redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal >4` dy
to the system transmittance. ^ <`(lyph
Example 2: Lighting Efficiency Ga>uFb}W~
Suppose you need to calculate the lighting efficiency of a luminaire in illuminating C B YX]
a plane. You would probably choose the Surface Source raytrace option, and the oTjyN\?H
emitted flux is equal to the flux you specified when you defined the sources. When 9# 4Y1L S)
you display an irradiance map, the total flux incident on the observation plane is ji1HV1S
displayed at the bottom of the window. The lighting efficiency is equal to the total :'L 2 J
flux divided by the emitted flux. To get the lighting efficiency directly, check the F'}'(t+oAm
Normalize to emitted flux box and press the Apply button. The map will be m><w0k?t
redisplayed, and the Normalized Flux value will be equal to the lighting efficiency WUc#)EEM)
of the luminaire.
