Luminous Photonics
Revolutionizing Horticultural Lighting
Optimizing Energy Utilization with Homogeneous PAR Distribution
Welcome to Luminous Photonics, where we are pioneering the future of horticultural lighting. Our patented (U.S. Patent #10687478: Optimized LED Lighting Array for Horticultural Applications), infinitely scalable, modularized lighting system achieves near-perfect homogeneous PAR distribution, dramatically improving energy efficiency and plant growth in controlled environments.
What is homogeneous PAR distribution?
A homogeneous photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) distribution refers to a situation where the intensity of light that plants can use for photosynthesis is evenly spread across a given area, meaning there is minimized variation in light levels from one location to another across the illuminated plane. This results in all plants in that area receiving the same amount of usable light for photosynthesis, or every part of every leaf receiving the same degree of light intensity.
Why is achieving homogeneous PAR distribution in a horticultural lighting system important?
In horticultural applications, this homogeneous PAR distribution results in every part of every leaf receiving the same intensity of light, effectively optimizing photosynthetic processes. This is elucidated in the academic literature:
If the PPFD is spatially uniform at an appropriate level in a plant canopy regardless of the canopy's depth, the net photosynthetic rate of the whole plant canopy should increase significantly, and the decrease in net photosynthetic capacity of lower leaves due to their senescence may be prevented.
— (Zhang et al., 2015; Joshi et al., 2017), Zhang, X., He, D., Niu, G., Yan, Z., & Song, J. (2015). A Combination of Downward Lighting and Supplemental Upward Lighting Improves Plant Growth in a Closed Plant Factory with Artificial Lighting. Hortscience, 52(6), 831-835.
A uniform light environment in a plant canopy has the following effects:
(1) Geometrical relationships between the source (photosynthesizing parts) and sink (accumulating parts of translocated carbohydrates) of plants are changed; (2) All leaves of a plant canopy relatively equally act as producers of carbohydrates; (3) Senescence of lower leaves
due to low PPFD is suppressed; and (4) Phytohormone balances in individual plants are changed.
— (Kozai, 2022), Kozai, T. (2022). Role and characteristics of PFALs. In Plant Factory Basics, Applications and Advances (p. 46). Academic Press.
Agentic AI
Our Agentic AI platform integrates real-time plant feedback with advanced automation. It continuously refines the light spectrum and intensity to optimize every aspect of plant growth, utilizing historical data and machine learning to enhance yields and resource efficiency.
Lighting Simulations
We employ advanced lighting simulation software to model and optimize the distribution of photosynthetically active radiation (PAR). This ensures uniform light exposure across the plant canopy, enhancing photosynthetic efficiency and promoting even growth.
ML Layer-Wise Optimization Algorithm
Our machine learning algorithm optimizes the lighting system layer by layer, modulating the intensity of each layer to achieve homogeneous PAR distribution. This targeted approach ensures that each part of the plant canopy receives the ideal light conditions for growth and development.
Thermal Management
Our state-of-the-art cooling system maintains optimal operating temperatures for the lighting elements, resuling in a maximum light output to energy input ratio. We utilize Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to validate the cooling system.
Unparalleled Energy Efficiency
Reduce energy consumption while maximizing light output.
Enhanced Plant Growth
Promote healthier, more uniform plant development with optimized light distribution.
Infinitely Scalable
Adapt our system to any grow space, from small research setups to large commercial greenhouses.
