The use of uplighters for localised lighting has been handicapped by the lack of a simple design procedure. Study of the illumination field shows that, for certain purposes, the 'first bounce' reflected light from an uplighter can be treated as emanating from an imaginary point source above the ceiling. The position and applications of this equivalent point source are discussed. Subsequent interreflections are also considered.
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