To address the limitations of unsound physical models and the lack of compensation mechanisms in existing multi-degree-of-freedom programmable lighting methods, we proposed a novel multi-degree-of-freedom programmable lighting approach. The maximum deviation of single-wavelength spectral distribution curves before and after compensation was reduced by 2 times, and energy distribution uniformity was improved by 19.42 times. The wavelength scanning, intensity encoding, and broadband target spectral modulation performances were verified. The spectral modulation errors for CIE standard illuminants A and $D_{65}$ were −1.78% and −0.86%, respectively. This research lays the foundation for high-precision optical detection and analysis, enabling applications in biomedical and material fields.

The technical challenge of balancing radiant illuminance and the angular diameter of the simulated sun remains unsolved, preventing the realization of a solar simulator with both a 32′ angular diameter and a solar constant irradiance. This paper proposes a direct solar radiation simulation method using grating anomalous dispersion and a technological implementation scheme. This new architecture consists of a spectrally modulated optical engine, a diffractive combining system, and a multi-aperture imaging reconstruction system. We designed an optical system for simulating direct solar radiation, which achieves a high degree of reproducibility of natural direct solar radiation characteristics. The performance of this system was verified through simulation, with the results indicating that the solar direct radiation simulator achieves an angular diameter of 31.7′ while maintaining radiant illuminance above a solar constant. Additionally, the system spectral match to both the extraterrestrial (AM0G) and terrestrial global (AM1.5G) solar spectra, along with its uniformity, complies with an A+ grade. The studied direct solar radiation simulation is currently the only instrument capable of achieving a solar constant of an angular diameter less than 32′. This research revolutionizes the structure and principle of the traditional solar simulator, makes up for the deficiencies of the existing solar simulation technology, further improves the theoretical system of solar direct radiation simulation, and has far-reaching scientific significance for the development and application of solar simulation technology.

Existing stellar map simulators lack color temperature information, have a complex system structure, and cannot independently control the color temperature of stars. Therefore, this study developed an OLED-based semi-physical simulation method and a simulation algorithm for the stellar map with color temperature information to realize a semi-physical simulation of the stellar map close to the real situation in space. The study also aimed to independently control the color temperature of each star. The simulation effect of the stellar map with color temperature information was verified using four stellar maps. The developed simulator achieved independent and controllable color temperature information for each star in the stellar map.

Existing stellar map simulators lack color temperature information, have complex system structures, and cannot independently control the color temperatures of stars. Therefore, this study developed an OLED-based semi-physical simulation method and a simulation algorithm for stellar maps with color temperature information to realize a semi-physical simulation of stellar maps close to the real situation in space. The study also aimed to independently control the color temperature of each star. The simulation effect of the stellar map with color temperature information was verified using four stellar maps. The developed simulator achieved independent and controllable color temperature information for each star in the stellar map.

High-precision measurements of direct solar radiation spectra are crucial for the development of solar resources, climate change research, and agricultural applications. However, the current measurement systems all rely on a moving two-axis tracking system with a complex structure and many error transmission links. In response to the above problems, a polar-axis rotating solar direct radiation spectroscopic measurement method is proposed, and an overall architecture consisting of a rotating reflector and a spectroradiometric measurement system is constructed, which simplifies the system’s structural form and enables year-round, full-latitude solar direct radiation spectroscopic measurements without requiring moving tracking. The paper focuses on the study of its optical system, optimizes the design of a polar-axis rotating solar direct radiation spectroscopy measurement optical system with a spectral range of 380–780 nm and a spectral resolution better than 2 nm, and carries out spectral reconstruction of the solar direct radiation spectra as well as the assessment of measurement accuracy. The results show that the point error distribution of the AM0 spectral curve ranges from −9.05% to 13.35%, and the area error distribution ranges from −0.04% to 0.09%; the point error distribution of the AM1.5G spectral curve ranges from −9.19% to 13.66%, and the area error distribution ranges from −0.03% to 0.11%. Both exhibit spatial and temporal uniformity exceeding 99.92%, ensuring excellent measurement performance throughout the year. The measurement method proposed in this study enhances the solar direct radiation spectral measurement system. Compared to the existing dual-axis moving tracking measurement method, the system composition is simplified, enabling direct solar radiation spectrum measurement at all latitudes throughout the year without the need for tracking, providing technical support for the development and application of new technologies for solar direct radiation measurement. It is expected to promote future theoretical research and technological breakthroughs in this field.