The Monte Carlo (MC) simulation method is applied to the luminous intensity distributions (LID) of luminaires. The widely used twin fluorescent lamp luminaire with louvre is taken as the model. The influences of reflectance and louvre shape on the LID are investigated by simulating the emission, reflection, and absorption of light. MC methods are a novel approach to the optimal design of louvre lighting.
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