Elliptical beam optics are used in applications that require a narrow beam in one direction and a significantly wider beam in the opposite direction. A typical elliptical beam is around 10 by 40 degrees with variants as high as 10 x 100 degrees. Applications such as wall washes, pathway lighting and even signage lighting all use elliptical beam optics. The illustration on the right illustrates the illuminance profile of lenses in the category.