Thermally insulated distributed light network from a central light source

摘要: A thermally insulated distributed light network employs an array of discrete, insulative guides that are spaced slightly away from a central source and provide optical coupling to fibers have lower thermal capability. The can either be solid such as quartz, focusing lenses, or combination the two. receiving ends preferably held by specially designed coupler so do not diverge each other more than fibers' acceptance angle. shaped their adjacent edges touch form enclosure around source, provided in bundles with matching geometries. includes edge-lit display panel is illuminated fiber has internal scattering centers reflective particles gas bubbles, series edge notches, redirect into panel.