Dr. Pablo Zamora Profile

Dr. Pablo Zamora

Researcher at Limbak 4PI S.L.

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Author

Area of Expertise:

Nonimaging optics , Concentration Photovoltaics , Optical design , Illumination

Profile Summary

Pablo Zamora received his degree in Telecommunication Engineering in 2005 from Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM). From 2007 he is a researcher in the Optical Engineering Group of the UPM, working together with Juan Carlos Miñano and Pablo Benítez. His research is focused on optics design, manufacturing and testing of non-imaging devices, with application to photovoltaic solar energy mainly.

Publications (22)

Proceedings Article | 19 November 2021 Paper

Paper

Exploring the limits of CLOVER: a multichannel optics for VR and MR

Rubén Mohedano, P. Benítez, D. Grabovičkić, P. Zamora, M. Nikolic, M. Buljan, J. C. Miñano, E. Sanchez, J. Chaves, J. López, E. Pérez, J. Vilaplana, J. C. González

Proceedings Volume 12078, 1207802 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2603610

KEYWORDS: Virtual reality, Image segmentation, Image resolution, Freeform optics, Channel projecting optics, Modulation transfer functions, Mixed reality, Data transmission, Spatial resolution, Lenses

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Proceedings Article | 28 March 2021 Presentation

Presentation

Multi-channel optics for virtual and mixed reality: present and future

Pablo Benítez, Juan Minano, Dejan Grabovickic, Julio Chaves, Milena Nikolic, Pablo Zamora, Marina Buljan, Ruben Mohedano, Eduardo Sanchez, Juan Gonzalez

Proceedings Volume 11765, 1176506 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2585214

KEYWORDS: Virtual reality, Mixed reality, Freeform optics, Channel projecting optics, Polarization, Optical resolution, Optical design, Head-mounted displays, Distortion

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Proceedings Article | 6 March 2021 Presentation

Presentation

Progress in multi-channel optics for virtual and mixed reality head-mounted displays

Pablo Benítez, Juan C. Minano, Dejan Grabovickic, Pablo Zamora, Marina Buljan, Milena Nikolic, Julio Chaves, Ruben Mohedano, Jesus Lopez, Eduardo Sanchez, Juan Vilaplana, Eduardo Perez, Juan C. Gonzalez

Proceedings Volume 11708, 117080H (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2583845

KEYWORDS: Virtual reality, Mixed reality, Head-mounted displays

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Proceedings Article | 24 February 2020 Presentation + Paper

Presentation + Paper

Notes on the design of free-form optics

R. Mohedano, P. Benítez, M. Nikolić, J. Chaves, J.C. Miñano, D. Grabovičkić, M. Buljan, P. Zamora

Proceedings Volume 11299, 1129904 (2020) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2547832

KEYWORDS: Wavefronts, Geometrical optics, Freeform optics, Computer aided design, Optical design, Virtual reality, Optics manufacturing, Lamps, Light emitting diodes

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Proceedings Article | 21 May 2018 Paper

Paper

Ultra-compact multichannel freeform optics for 4xWUXGA OLED microdisplays

Marina Buljan, Bharathwaj Narasimhan, Pablo Benítez, Juan Carlos Miñano, Jesús López, Dejan Grabovičkić, Milena Nikolić, Eduardo Pérez, Jorge Gorospe, Eduardo Sanchez, Juan Carlos González, Pablo Zamora, Rubén Mohedano

Proceedings Volume 10676, 1067607 (2018) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2307452

KEYWORDS: Freeform optics, Aspheric lenses, Organic light emitting diodes, Lenses, Image resolution, Prototyping, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 2017 Paper

Paper

Time multiplexing for increased FOV and resolution in virtual reality

Juan Miñano, Pablo Benitez, Dejan Grabovičkić, Pablo Zamora, Marina Buljan, Bharathwaj Narasimhan

Proceedings Volume 10335, 1033504 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2269973

KEYWORDS: Time division multiplexing, Head, Head-mounted displays, LCDs, Switching, Multiplexing, Virtual reality, Camera shutters, Channel projecting optics, Image resolution, Eye, Multichannel imaging systems, Organic light emitting diodes, Glasses

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 2017 Paper

Paper

Super-resolution optics for virtual reality

Dejan Grabovičkić, Pablo Benitez, Juan Miñano, Pablo Zamora, Marina Buljan, Bharathwaj Narasimhan, Milena Nikolic, Jesus Lopez, Jorge Gorospe, Eduardo Sanchez, Carmen Lastres, Ruben Mohedano

Proceedings Volume 10335, 103350G (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2270178

KEYWORDS: Eye, Image resolution, Virtual reality, Optical design, Distortion, Lens design, Prototyping, Modulation transfer functions, Super resolution, Freeform optics, Optical tracking

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Proceedings Article | 26 June 2017 Paper

Paper

Advanced freeform optics enabling ultra-compact VR headsets

Pablo Benitez, Juan Miñano, Pablo Zamora, Dejan Grabovičkić, Marina Buljan, Bharathwaj Narasimhan, Jorge Gorospe, Jesús López, Milena Nikolić, Eduardo Sánchez, Carmen Lastres, Ruben Mohedano

Proceedings Volume 10335, 103350I (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2270317

KEYWORDS: Lens design, Eye, Freeform optics, Optical design, Refraction, Virtual reality, Prototyping, Lenses, Image quality, Geometrical optics, Microlens array

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Proceedings Article | 29 September 2016 Paper

Paper

Design of compact optical systems using multichannel configurations

Milena Nikolic, Juan Miñano, P. Benítez, B. Narasimhan, J. Mendes-Lopes, P. Zamora, M. Buljan, D. Grabovickic

Proceedings Volume 9948, 99480M (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2237641

KEYWORDS: Nonimaging optics, Optical design, Head-mounted displays, Imaging systems, Head, Optics manufacturing, Solar concentrators, Eye, Prototyping, Multichannel imaging systems

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Proceedings Article | 18 September 2013 Paper

Paper

New Fresnel Köhler optical design: 9-fold photovoltaic concentrator

João Mendes-Lopes, Pablo Benítez, Pablo Zamora, Juan Carlos Miñano

Proceedings Volume 8834, 88340A (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024050

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Optical design, Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Fresnel lenses, Sun, Optics manufacturing, Tolerancing, Ray tracing, Coating

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2013 Paper

Paper

9-fold Fresnel-Köhler concentrator for increased uniform irradiance on high concentrations

João Mendes-Lopes, Pablo Benítez, Pablo Zamora, Juan Carlos Miñano

Proceedings Volume 8821, 88210F (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024156

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Fresnel lenses, Sun, Photovoltaics, Silicon, Optical design, Ions, Neodymium, Thermal effects, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 9 September 2013 Paper

Paper

Development and characterization of an FK photovoltaic concentrator for maximum conversion efficiency

Pablo Zamora, Maikel Hernández, Juan Vilaplana, Pablo Benítez, Rubén Mohedano, Juan Miñano

Proceedings Volume 8821, 88210G (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2024017

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Solar cells, Photovoltaics, Prototyping, Fresnel lenses, Homogenization, Solar energy, Optics manufacturing, Temperature metrology, Concentrated solar cells

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Proceedings Article | 18 December 2012 Paper

Paper

Aplanatic thin TIR lens

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Juan Carlos Miñano

Proceedings Volume 8550, 85502U (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.981216

KEYWORDS: Teeth, Lens design, Monochromatic aberrations, Light emitting diodes, Light sources, Manufacturing, Nonimaging optics, Collimation, Geometrical optics, Fresnel lenses

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SPIE Journal Paper | 16 October 2012

Experimental characterization of Fresnel-Köhler concentrators

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Rubén Mohedano Arroyo, Aleksandra Cvetkovic, Juan Vilaplana, Yang Li, Maikel Hernández, Julio Chaves, Juan Miñano

JPE, Vol. 2, Issue 1, 021806, (October 2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.10.1117/1.JPE.2.021806

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Prototyping, Electrical efficiency, Solar cells, Solar energy, Dispersion, Fresnel lenses, Temperature metrology, Sun, Optics manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 10 October 2012 Paper

Paper

Photovoltaic performance of the dome-shaped Fresnel-Köhler concentrator

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Li Yang, Juan Carlos Miñano, Joao Mendes-Lopes, Kenji Araki

Proceedings Volume 8468, 84680D (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.929698

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Fresnel lenses, Tolerancing, Optical design, Photovoltaics, Antireflective coatings, Manufacturing, Optics manufacturing, Solar cells, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 23 September 2011 Paper

Paper

High-efficiency Köhler photovoltaic concentrators with external light confinement

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Juan C. Miñano, Yang Li, Marina Buljan

Proceedings Volume 8124, 81240J (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.894414

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Reflectivity, Electrical efficiency, Concentrated solar cells, Reflection, Semiconductors, Visualization, Solar cells, Absorption, Optical design

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Proceedings Article | 22 September 2011 Paper

Paper

Spiral nonimaging optical designs

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Juan C. Miñano, Juan Vilaplana

Proceedings Volume 8124, 81240C (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893645

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Collimators, Teeth, Optical design, Optics manufacturing, Receivers, Manufacturing, Mirrors, Nonimaging optics, Lenses

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Proceedings Article | 21 September 2011 Paper

Paper

Spiral optical designs for nonimaging applications

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Juan Miñano, Juan Vilaplana, Marina Buljan

Proceedings Volume 8170, 817005 (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.896829

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Receivers, Collimators, Teeth, Optics manufacturing, Optical design, Manufacturing, Mirrors, Lens design, Lenses

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Proceedings Article | 15 September 2011 Paper

Paper

Novel freeform optical surface design with spiral symmetry

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Juan Miñano, Juan Vilaplana

Proceedings Volume 8129, 81290K (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.893707

KEYWORDS: Fresnel lenses, Receivers, Optics manufacturing, Optical design, Manufacturing, Lens design, Collimators, Wavefronts, Optical components, Lenses

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Proceedings Article | 10 November 2010 Paper

Paper

Free-form Köhler nonimaging optics for photovoltaic concentration

Pablo Benítez, Juan Miñano, Pablo Zamora, Marina Buljan, Aleksandra Cvetković, Maikel Hernandez, Rubén Mohedano, Julio Chaves, Oliver Dross

Proceedings Volume 7849, 78490K (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.873884

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Sun, Fresnel lenses, Solar cells, Mirrors, Antireflective coatings, Tolerancing, Optics manufacturing, Optical design, Optical components

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2010 Paper

Paper

High performance Fresnel-based photovoltaic concentrator

Pablo Zamora, Pablo Benítez, Juan Miñano, Rubén Mohedano, Aleksandra Cvetkovic, Marina Buljan, Julio Chaves

Proceedings Volume 7785, 778504 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.860670

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Fresnel lenses, Optics manufacturing, Tolerancing, Antireflective coatings, Optical components, Sun, Spherical lenses, Manufacturing, Solar cells

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Proceedings Article | 18 August 2010 Paper

Paper

Performance comparison of Fresnel-based concentrator arrays

Rubén Mohedano, Aleksandra Cvetkovic, Pablo Benítez, Pablo Zamora, Juan Miñano, Julio Chaves, Maikel Hernandez, Marina Buljan, Juan Vilaplana

Proceedings Volume 7785, 778508 (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.862253

KEYWORDS: Solar concentrators, Tolerancing, Manufacturing, Fresnel lenses, Optics manufacturing, Solar cells, Receivers, Diodes, Electrical efficiency, Optical components

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