Design and Analysis of an Optical Coupler for Concentrated Solar Light Using Optical Fibers in Residential Buildings

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International Journal of Photoenergy

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Figure 5: Design and Analysis of an Optical Coupler for Concentrated Solar Light Using Optical Fibers in Residential Buildings 