Abstract: In a light delivery system comprising a lightguide coupled to an optical apparatus for delivering substantially uniform light to a predetermined plane within the apparatus, images of non-uniformities caused by imperfections at or near an outlet end of the lightguide are displaced away from the predetermined plane. The image displacement may be performed by a lens adjacent the end of the lightguide, or integral therewith, or by a suitably formed plug or end cap of a liquid lightguide.

Abstract: A system and method for measuring radiation. In one embodiment, a radiometer includes an inlet port, a light sensor operatively coupled to the inlet port, and a direction sensor adapted to detect the orientation of the inlet port. In another aspect, a radiometer has a base, a housing pivotally mounted to the base, an aperture in the housing, a radiation sensor in communication with the aperture, and a direction sensor adapted to detect the orientation of the housing relative to the base. In yet another aspect, a radiometer has a housing including at least one aperture, and a radiation sensor adapted to detect the irradiance and direction of origin of radiation entering the aperture. A method is disclosed for detecting the irradiance of radiant energy from a source in at least two dimensions. The method involves the steps of providing a radiometer of the present invention and positioning the radiometer in the path of radiant energy emitted from the source.

Abstract: A method and system for curing reactive material. The system includes a generator capable of generating radiation, a power supply operatively coupled to the generator, and an emitter adapted to emit the generated radiation onto the material. The system also includes a temperature sensor capable of detecting the temperature of the material a controller adapted to control the power level of radiation emitted. The system also preferably includes a masking unit for shaping the emitted radiation to substantially match the profile dimensions of the reactive material. In one embodiment, the method includes the steps of generating radiation within the absorption spectrum of the reactive material; shaping the generated radiation to substantially match the dimensions of the reactive material; and emitting said shaped radiation onto the reactive material.