[hashbangsam]

our lab is a photon vacuum.

i've iterated through an array of desk lamps, but realized the biggest problem is the lack of reflections from walls/ceilings.

so the shield is a big light reflector --- just foam posterboard taped together and hung from a 5-iron and some rope.

the $5 ikea lamps provide nice warm light, and the angular shield makes it feel like you're on a photo shoot with ambient light and minimal self-occluding shadows.

[krilnon]

> our lab is a photon vacuum.

Parts of it, anyway. My desk was next to one of those huge glass walls facing Kiva. We also got reflections from the mirror-like metal paneling on the opposite side of the tower.

[sitkack]

I have a design for a suspended reflector tent that is pretty much exactly what you have there. I can't stand shadows and varying illumination when I read or work on electronics.