Fiber optic lights are constructed from one or more optical fibers. These fibers are the basis of fiber-optic communication, with is a technique of transmitting information by transferring light impulses. Fiber optics are an essential part of telecommunications, imaging optics, medicine and electronics. Because they don't use any electric power and are fairly small, fiber optic lights are useful in various specific conditions, such as remote sensing.
Instructions
1. Cut the fibers to an equal length, making sure the cut is clean and neat. You need to use a very sharp cutting tool, such as a utility knife or a razor blade with disposable blades. Hold the fibers perfectly still to make an even cut.
2. Join together one of the ends of the fiber optics. Use a steady and safe heat source to slightly melt the ends of the fibers thus joining them in one smooth surface. In order to make a functional and practical fiber , the fibers need to be joined together.
3. Put a halogen lamp or a small reflector inside a small plastic container. It is best to use a transparent round box-like container with a lid. The size of the container should be just enough to contain the halogen lamp. This is going to be the stand, or the base of your fiber optic light, so don't make it larger than it needs to be. Glue the halogen lamp to the bottom of the container.
4. Glue the bottom end or the joined end of the fiber optics to the transparent lid with super glue. Notice how the glue, the lid and the optics themselves are all transparent, making it easy for the halogen light to pass through.
5. Attach a 12V or a 9V battery to the halogen lamp. The lamp can be 20W or 50W, whichever is more convenient for the container.
6. Turn on your fiber optic light by lighting the halogen source inside the base.
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