LPA-C011301S-40

Optics - Light Pipes

Light pipes are optical components used to guide, bend, and mix light between two points. Light pipes contain walls lined by optical reflectors that are used to direct the light by internal reflection. Light pipes are used for applications such as general lighting, guiding specific wavelengths of light, optical sensors, display backlighting, and medical diagnostics.

LPA-C011301S-40 Application Field and Working Principle

The LPA-C011301S-40 is a light pipe designed for the optical transmission of near infrared light. It is specifically designed for use in medical instrumentation applications such as imaging systems. This light pipe is characterized by features such as a short end-to-end length, highly uniform illumination, and low optical losses.

Instrumentation applications typically require high-performance light pipes to deliver adequate levels of light for detection and the LPA-C011301S-40 provides this by way of an efficient multi-mode optical fiber core. The core is made from solid plastic and consists of a central waveguide surrounded by multiple dielectric reflectors. The reflectors wrap around the waveguide and reflect light through the light pipe in both forward and backward directions. The multiple reflection paths allow more light to be transmitted over the same distance in comparison to a traditional single-mode optical fiber core.

The multi-mode optical fiber core also provides a high level of uniformity in the transmitted light. The core is designed to achieve a specific refractive index and shape to ensure equal levels of transmission through the length of the pipe. This ensures that the light beam remains stable throughout its journey. With the exception of some very low levels of optical losses, the LPA-C011301S-40 is able to transmit as much as 90% of the light that is sent into the system, making it ideal for applications such as medical imaging.

The LPA-C011301S-40 is well suited for other optical transmission applications such as backlighting for displays, optical sensors, and other instrumentation. The light pipe is also suitable for use in systems where the environment may be hostile and it has a very low rate of thermal expansion. This means that it will retain its optical performance over a wide range of temperatures, making it ideal for use in both indoor and outdoor applications.

In summary, the LPA-C011301S-40 is a light pipe designed for the transmission of near infrared light. It has a multi-mode optical fiber core which provides high levels of light transmission and uniformity. It is well suited for medical instrumentation, optical sensor applications, backlighting for displays, and other instrumentation purposes. It is also designed to be durable and withstand a wide range of climates.