Light generation and distribution methods and systems for disinfection, medical therapeutics, and lighting

Abstract

A light generation and light distribution method. The method includes generating laser light with a semiconductor laser or an array of semiconductor lasers at a generation location. Light generated by the semiconductor laser is guided to a frequency converter. Light converted by the frequency converter is directed to a plurality of distribution locations. The distribution locations can be remote or local. A light generation and light distribution system includes a semiconductor laser or array of lasers at a generation location. A frequency-conversion optical component modifies the wavelength of the radiation generated by the semiconductor laser to one or more desired wavelengths for disinfection, medical therapy, photochemical processes, and/or lighting. Light extraction and distribution optical components extract from the distribution system a portion of the light in the system so as to provide for one or more of disinfection, medical therapies, general or background lighting, and photochemical processes.

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