Looking for a critique: reactive black body radiation device

In summary, the conversation discusses a design for a blackbody radiation heat exchanger that utilizes a half convex lens coated in thermally and optically reactive transition filters. These filters are segmented to reduce the spread of filtering and provide a view of the sky with inhibited bright light at the focus. Adjacent to the focus is an adjustable polarising filter that can change the temperature of light passing through. Below that is a deep concave mirror that aligns with the focus and encloses an object to be cooled or heated using radiation collected from outer space.
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I want to get a half convex lens (thick in the middle, flat on one side). And coat it in thermally and optically reactive transition filters. They are to be segmented so to reduce spread of filtering. This will give a view of the sky with any bright light inhibited at the focus.

Next to the focus, an adjustable polarising filter. This will change the temperature of light that can pass.

Below that is a deep concave mirror which has a focus point very close aligned with the focus of the concave mirror. Within the concave volume (that it partially encloses) we seat an object that we wish to cool.
 
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lostminty said:
I want to get a half convex lens (thick in the middle, flat on one side). And coat it in thermally and optically reactive transition filters. They are to be segmented so to reduce spread of filtering. This will give a view of the sky with any bright light inhibited at the focus.

Next to the focus, an adjustable polarising filter. This will change the temperature of light that can pass.

Below that is a deep concave mirror which has a focus point very close aligned with the focus of the concave mirror. Within the concave volume (that it partially encloses) we seat an object that we wish to cool.
Can you explain a bit more what you are trying to acheive, just in general terms? Thank you.
 
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It's a blackbody radiation heat exchanger that controls the radiation exchange through a central focus. It is definitely a cooling system and maybe a heating one. Either way it collects radiation from outerspace and modulates it to the level of radiation expelled by an enclosed volume.
 

What is a reactive black body radiation device?

A reactive black body radiation device is a scientific instrument used to measure the amount of thermal energy emitted by a material at different wavelengths. It is used to study the properties of materials and their behavior under various conditions.

How does a reactive black body radiation device work?

A reactive black body radiation device works by using a heated material, usually a metal or ceramic, to emit thermal radiation. The device measures the intensity of this radiation at different wavelengths using a spectrometer. This data is then used to calculate the temperature of the material and its emissivity, or ability to emit radiation.

What are the applications of a reactive black body radiation device?

A reactive black body radiation device has various applications in fields such as materials science, engineering, and astronomy. It can be used to study the thermal properties of materials, calibrate other instruments, and even measure the temperature of distant objects in space.

How accurate is a reactive black body radiation device?

The accuracy of a reactive black body radiation device depends on various factors such as the quality of the device, the material being measured, and the environmental conditions. However, most modern devices have a high level of accuracy, with some being able to measure temperature within a few degrees.

What are the advantages of using a reactive black body radiation device?

The main advantage of using a reactive black body radiation device is its ability to provide precise and accurate measurements of thermal radiation. It also allows for non-contact temperature measurement and can be used in a wide range of applications, making it a versatile and valuable scientific instrument.

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