A photon emitting device comprises a plurality of solid state radiation
sources to generate radiation. The solid state radiation sources can be
disposed in an array pattern. Optical concentrators, arranged in a
corresponding array pattern, receive radiation from corresponding solid
state radiation sources. The concentrated radiation is received by a
plurality of optical waveguides, also arranged in a corresponding array
pattern. Each optical waveguide includes a first end to receive the
radiation and a second end to output the radiation. A support structure
is provided to stabilize the plurality of optical waveguides between the
first and second ends. The photon emitting device can provide a
replacement for a discharge lamp device in various applications including
road illumination, spot lighting, back lighting, image projection and
radiation activated curing.