Used Fibers
Light Loss Along Length
Surface Imperfections
New Fibers
Clarity
Freshly cut light guide demonstrates remarkable clarity and minimal light loss. These images illustrate the smoothness of an undamaged surface.
Figure 1: Light Guide recently cut from spool shows exceptional clarity under laser light. (MFR Saint Gobain BCF-98)
Figure 3: Polished end of light guide away from light source, recently cut from spool. Long exposure reveals minimal light loss relative to end. (MFR Saint Gobain BCF-98)
Figure 2: Top view of light guide recently cut from spool. Uniform brightness indicates few surface abnormalities. (MFR Saint Gobain BCF-98)
Light Retention Along Length
Damage from Clamp
Other Surface Imperfections
Minimal surface imperfections visible near end of new light guide.
Imperfections along edge in new light guide.
Two sides of the wave guide are visible and minimal light loss is observed. Bright region due to laser angle.
