LPR3-1000-1000FP

Optics - Light Pipes

Light pipes are a type of optical device used to direct, guide, and shape light from one point to another. They are sometimes also referred to as light channels, light guides, and light tubes. Due to their ability to direct and shape light, light pipes are widely used in a variety of applications, such as automotive lighting, consumer electronics, medical devices, and more.

A light pipe, sometimes called a light tube or light guide, is a transparent, thin-walled, cylindrical tube made of clear polymers or glass, which can be used to transmit and guide light from one point to another. Light pipes are commonly used in applications where space is limited or the aesthetic factors need to be considered.

The LPR3-1000-1000FP is a light pipe from the company RedOptics. It is designed specifically for automotive lighting applications. This light pipe is precision engineered to specific dimensions and optical specifications to create uniform, bright illumination as required in automotive lighting systems. It is made from a special type of polymer material, which is designed to be able to transmit light with minimal loss or scattering. This makes it ideal for creating LED arrays or clusters for use in automotive headlights and, for example, tail lights.

The working principle of the LPR3-1000-1000FP light pipe is quite simple. Light from an LED source is collected by the light pipe and is then directed and shaped to the desired location. This is done by using a combination of optical effects, such as total internal reflection and refraction. Total internal reflection occurs when the light encounters the interior surface of the light pipe and is reflected away from it. This allows the light to be bent in the direction of the optical axis of the light pipe, and thus be directed to the desired location. Refraction occurs when the light encounters the surface of the light pipe and is partially refracted into the light pipe. This increases the amount of light that can be transported along the light pipe and reduces any losses due to light absorption by the material itself.

The LPR3-1000-1000FP is a great choice for automotive lighting applications, as it has the ability to direct and channel light efficiently and uniformly. It has a wide range of uses, such as providing lighting for vehicles, car headlights/tail lights, interior car lights, and more. And due to its versatility, it is also a great choice for a variety of other lighting applications.