Light propagation along an optical fiber depends on many factors, among which the angle of light beam entry into the fiber core, the purity of the core and cladding material, and the internal reflection coefficient are of significant importance. Optical fibers used in lighting technology are most often made of quartz glass or PMMA. The efficiency and effectiveness of these systems as a whole depend on: the design of the generator, the light source used, the light source-collimator assembly, the type of material used for the fiber, and the length of the fiber. The choice of this system for lighting purposes should be determined by environmental and aesthetic requirements. Light is essential for life and also influences its quality. Every day after dark, we turn on artificial light sources that allow us to extend our normal functioning. The most popular light source used for household lighting is the light bulb, for offices and production halls the fluorescent lamp, and for roads and squares the mercury lamp. However, they are increasingly being replaced by more modern light sources and systems. Increasingly, to ensure proper lighting design in interiors as well as for externally illuminated objects, light sources with properties that allow for the optimal use of existing lighting systems and the highlighting of the intended features of the illuminated object are needed. Such systems undoubtedly include fiber optic lighting systems. (…)
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Source: Logistyka Magazine
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