Abstract:Lens array and light pipe illumination systems were analysed and designed for improving optical performance of projection display.And the design method and parameters were discussed.Based on the UHP of 1.2 mm,a nested cylindrical volume source was modelled and the illumination systems with 2.3 cm imager were imitated.The modelling result by light tools shows the optical efficiency 81 %,the uniformity +4.55 %, -5.54 % of the lens array system and the optical efficiency 79 %, the uniformity +4.37 % ,-4.58 % of the telecentric light pipe system.Both of them are satisfied with the illuminative requirement of projection display.