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Line 67: − File:Cropped 2 surface some loss DSC 0056.JPG|Figure 12: Two sides of the wave guide are visible and minimal light loss is observed. Bright region due to laser angle.
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==Other Surface Imperfections==
==Other Surface Imperfections==
The photos included below were taken after handling the segment for a few hours.
After taking many pictures, I started to notice more bright spots along the fibers. While I had taken care not to bang or scratch the fibers, I could not prevent the accumulation of dust. It is even possible that, despite my gentle and gloved handling, the fibers sustained surface damage. No events occurred that seemed harmful to me at the time, but the light loss is indicative of the fibers' general fragility.
In particular, Figure 11 reveals specks of light loss along the edge. In this case, I believe I observed cloth fibers adhering due to static. However, I assume that the edges of the fibers are also the most prone to damage because they have the least amount of material.
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File:Bright surface imperfections Cropped DSC 0030.JPG|Figure 10: Minimal surface imperfections visible near end of new light guide.
File:Bright surface imperfections Cropped DSC 0030.JPG|Figure 10: Minimal surface imperfections visible near end of new light guide.
File:Cropped lower light edge imperfections DSC 0054.JPG|Figure 11: Imperfections along edge in new light guide.
File:Cropped lower light edge imperfections DSC 0054.JPG|Figure 11: Imperfections along edge in new light guide.
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