Need help developing an idea, solar energy heliostats

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The discussion focuses on the potential use of multiple heliostats to create two refraction points, with the second point directing solar energy downwards. The idea suggests that using multiple heliostats could magnify the beam at the second refraction point. There is curiosity about whether the beam could be effectively projected over long distances using a curved mirror or lens. Participants seek clarification on the mechanics of changing the beam's direction multiple times. Theoretical feasibility is acknowledged, but practical implementation details remain unclear.
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So i was wondering could you use two helio stats so there was two refraction points, the second one focusing the beam of solar energy back downwards? If so could you use multiple helio stats to meet at refraction point # 2 magnifying the beam that's pointed downwards? In theory it should work correct? Also, could this beam be projected over long distances from refraction point #1 to #2 if focused correctly by a curved mirror/ helio stat or lens? In theory it should work, correct? I'm no physics major I could use any feedback. Thank you!
 
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dbalexanderr said:
So i was wondering could you use two helio stats so there was two refraction points, the second one focusing the beam of solar energy back downwards? If so could you use multiple helio stats to meet at refraction point # 2 magnifying the beam that's pointed downwards? In theory it should work correct? Also, could this beam be projected over long distances from refraction point #1 to #2 if focused correctly by a curved mirror/ helio stat or lens? In theory it should work, correct? I'm no physics major I could use any feedback. Thank you!
Can you provide a diagram of what you mean? Your description isn't entirely clear, are you changing the direction the beam is propogating in more than once?
 

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