• Laser & Optoelectronics Progress
  • Vol. 58, Issue 21, 2100001 (2021)
Lingyun Wang*, Xiao Liu, Guangxi Li, HangShuo Gu, and Yue Ma
Author Affiliations
  • School of Optoelectronic Engineering, Changchun University of Science and Technology, Changchun , Jilin 130022, China
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    DOI: 10.3788/LOP202158.2100001 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Lingyun Wang, Xiao Liu, Guangxi Li, HangShuo Gu, Yue Ma. Research Progress in Light Source of Colour Temperature Tunable Star Simulator[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2021, 58(21): 2100001 Copy Citation Text show less
    Spectral distribution of various light sources
    Fig. 1. Spectral distribution of various light sources
    Spectrum distribution of SC400 series supercontinuum laser produced by Fianium company[12]
    Fig. 2. Spectrum distribution of SC400 series supercontinuum laser produced by Fianium company[12]
    Basic structure diagram of star simulator
    Fig. 3. Basic structure diagram of star simulator
    Evolution of light source in color temperature adjustable star simulator
    Fig. 4. Evolution of light source in color temperature adjustable star simulator
    STS structure diagram[19]
    Fig. 5. STS structure diagram[19]
    LED array developed by University of Pavado in Italy[20]
    Fig. 6. LED array developed by University of Pavado in Italy[20]
    Multicolor temperature single star simulator[26]
    Fig. 7. Multicolor temperature single star simulator[26]
    LED array developed by Zhejiang University[33]
    Fig. 8. LED array developed by Zhejiang University[33]
    Spectrum adjustable light source based on tungsten bromide lamp[38]
    Fig. 9. Spectrum adjustable light source based on tungsten bromide lamp[38]
    Visible ARS structure[39]
    Fig. 10. Visible ARS structure[39]
    Short wave infrared ARS structure[39]
    Fig. 11. Short wave infrared ARS structure[39]
    Simulation of two kinds of target spectrum by ARS system[39]. (a) Target detection based on spectral Gaussian distribution; (b) fluorescent lamp distribution
    Fig. 12. Simulation of two kinds of target spectrum by ARS system[39]. (a) Target detection based on spectral Gaussian distribution; (b) fluorescent lamp distribution
    System prototype of spectral tunable radiance standard light source[40]
    Fig. 13. System prototype of spectral tunable radiance standard light source[40]
    SPLE system diagram based on prism[41]
    Fig. 14. SPLE system diagram based on prism[41]
    Spectra matching diagrams of SPLE system[43].(a)Simulated Gaussian distribution spectrum;(b)spectrum of simulated xenon lamp;(c)spectral flattening
    Fig. 15. Spectra matching diagrams of SPLE system[43].(a)Simulated Gaussian distribution spectrum;(b)spectrum of simulated xenon lamp;(c)spectral flattening
    Light source system of spectrum adjustable star simulator based on DMD[45]
    Fig. 16. Light source system of spectrum adjustable star simulator based on DMD[45]
    Simulation results of spectral distribution at 3900, 4800, 6500 K[45]. (a) Simulation of blackbody spectra at 3900 K; (b) simulation of blackbody spectra at 4800 K; (c) simulation of blackbody spectra at 6500 K
    Fig. 17. Simulation results of spectral distribution at 3900, 4800, 6500 K[45]. (a) Simulation of blackbody spectra at 3900 K; (b) simulation of blackbody spectra at 4800 K; (c) simulation of blackbody spectra at 6500 K
    Star classColor temperature /K
    O30000‒60000
    B10000‒30000
    A7500‒10000
    F6000‒7500
    G5200‒6000
    K3700‒5200
    M2400‒3700
    Table 1. Classification of stars by color temperature at Harvard Observatory
    Dynamic color temperature technologyPrincipleCharacteristic
    Cold and warm white LED mixed lightAdjust the mixing ratio of various LEDs to achieve color temperature matchingIt has good color rendering and small color temperature adjustable range. It can only realize the mixed light at the line of two chromaticity coordinates.
    RGB mixed lightIt has good color temperature adjustable range and precise controllability.
    White LED and Yellow LED mixed lightNarrow spectrum yellow LED will destroy the uniformity of mixed light spectrum.
    Table 2. Several typical LED mixing technologies with adjustable color temperature
    Color temperature adjustable systemTypeAdvantageDisadvantageSpectral matching error
    LED array developed by University of PavadoMixed light source typeTunable output spectrum;high spectral stabilityThe spectral matching accuracy is slightly lower16.67%
    LED array developed by Anhui Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics,Chinese Academy of SciencesMixed light source typeSmall peak wavelength interval of LED;asymmetric Gaussian distribution function modelInstability of power control system4%
    LED array developed by Xi’an Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics,Chinese Academy of SciencesMixed light source typeWhite LED & multi-wavelength monochrome LED;double integrating spherePoor at feedback output in real time15%
    ARS system by NISTSpectral modulation typeApplication of digital micro-mirror devicesThe spectral matching accuracy is slightly lower13%
    Star Simulator by Changchun Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics,Chinese Academy of SciencesSpectral modulation typeHybrid substrate light source;good smoothness of the simulated spectrumLimited spectral matching accuracy4.87%‒7.83%
    Spectrum simulation system of star simulator based on DMDSpectral modulation typeApplication of digital micro-mirror devices and xenon lampPoor spectral range;lower utilization of energy4%
    Star simulator with continuously adjustable spectrumSpectral modulation typeApplication of digital micro-mirror devices and supercontinuum laserLower utilization of energy2%
    Table 3. Comparison of typical light sources with adjustable color temperature
    Adjustable color temperature systemGratingSpectroscopic systemSpectral matching error
    Spectrally tunable light source based on DMD by LiConcave holographic gratingUnknown
    Star simulator with continuously adjustable spectrum by XuPlane reflection grating2%
    Offner convex grating radiate-on calibration light source by XuOffner convex grating3.2%‒5.2%
    Table 4. Comparison of three kinds of light splitting systems with adjustable color temperature
    Lingyun Wang, Xiao Liu, Guangxi Li, HangShuo Gu, Yue Ma. Research Progress in Light Source of Colour Temperature Tunable Star Simulator[J]. Laser & Optoelectronics Progress, 2021, 58(21): 2100001
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