Re: Looking for flexible light pipes and fiber optic cables for laser...sal

sal@xxxxxxx wrote:
> Greetings ALL
>
> I have a 4mw laser pen that I would like to put a cap on so I can direct the laser light
> In the direction I choose.
> Something like flexiable light pipes see link below
> http://www.bivar.com/default.asp?p=products_detail&c=Flexible%20Light%20Pipes&prid=FLPV-12.0-SG
>
> The problem is:
> 1) the laser won't fit the fiber optic
> 2) the light at the other end of the fiber optic is not a pin point light (like a laser),
> the light ends up being more like a flashlight.
>
> Any suggestions?

You need a lens to focus the paralell beam into a fiber.
Now, you need another lens at the far end of the fiber, to convert the
flashlight-like beam into a tight focus.

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