Fundamentals of Fiber Optic Lighting -- Theory of Operation -- Design and Construction -- Components -- Applications and Characteristics -- The Illuminator and Fibers -- The Illuminator -- The Light Source -- Low-Voltage Halogen Lamps -- Higher-Wattage Quartz Halogen Lamps -- Metal Halide Lamps -- Xenon Metal Halide Lamps -- Selecting The Right Lamp -- The Lamp Operating In The System -- The Fiber -- Glass Or Plastic? -- Core And Cladding -- Diameter And Light Output -- Measurement Of Fibers In A Bundle (Glass) -- Tails Allowed Per Illuminator (Glass And Plastic) -- Light Distribution (End- Or Side-Emitting) -- Photometric Data And Light Levels -- Principles of Operation -- Principles of Light Transmission and Distribution in a Fiber Optic Lighting System -- Light Loss -- Light Losses at the Illuminator and Components -- Light Loss At Related Components -- Light Losses at the Fiber -- Light Losses At The Input And Output Ends -- Light Losses Based On Cross-Sectional Area -- Losses Due To Dirt And Dust -- Transmission Losses Based On Distance -- Losses Due To Filtration -- Losses Due To Fiber Imperfections -- Losses Due To Severe Bending -- Glass or Plastic? -- Glass Versus Plastic -- Color Shift -- Ability To Withstand Heat From The Lamp -- Ultraviolet Light -- Harnesses -- Cutting The Fibers -- Variations In Light Color And Intensity -- Bending The Fiber -- Price -- How Long Will It Last? -- Mixing Glass and Plastic -- Accessories -- Accessorizing the Fiber Optic System -- Fixtures -- Fixtures For Downlighting
