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| Fiber Optics Lighting | Researcher/Designer | Juan Pablo Osorio | |
| Product | Fiber Optics | ||
| Type | lighting | ||
| Reference | Vol.2-1 Optical Fibers and Applications 1985-1989 (390 pages) | ||
| Office Applicattion: The lighting for the office spaces and the reading room is a tricky problem for this architectural office. Fiber optics can bring natural light and artificial light where needed. It allows light to travel literally to any hard to reach place. |  |
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Summary:An optical fiber, which is a cylindrical dielectric waveguide transmiting light along its axis, by the process of total internal reflection. The fiber consists of a core surrounded by a cladding layer. For the fiber to guide the optical signal therefractive index of the core must be greater than that of the cladding so that light can be confined to the guiding layer by total internal reflection. The boundary between the core and cladding may either be abrupt, in step-index fiber, or gradual, in graded-index fiber. |
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| Architectural Applications: Lighting Gardens, parks and exterior building and landscape features can be somewhat challenging when using traditional lighting systems. The separation of the light source and light output in fiber optic lighting however, provides a high level of safety and a significant advantage in damp/wet conditions. This means you can achieve spectacular results when highlighting special features and walkways at night time. Fiber optic lighting also offers solutions in hard to reach areas, where maintenance would normally be difficult. |  |
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| End of Mechanics | Smart Materials and Adaptability | ||
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