Abstract
We present the design and numerical optimization of an all-polymer fiber as a luminescent solar concentrator. Large-area, lightweight, and flexible fabrics constructed of such fibers are a low-cost solar-energy harvesting alternative useful for mobile applications.
© 2012 Optical Society of America
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