Christoph Hormann wrote:
> Anthony D. Baye wrote:
> 
>>
>>     So my question is:  Is there an eficient way to model Optical 
>> fibers, so that they not only glow, but transmit the light along the 
>> length as well.
>>     Naturally, I'll continue my own experimentations.  I would however 
>> appreciate any thoughts people might have on the subject.
> 
> 
> The transmission of light is nothing that makes sense to simulate in 
> POV-Ray since it has no effect on the image POV-Ray renders (light 
> itself isn't visible).  Therefore using emitting media for the glow and 
> placing a spotlight at the end is the way to go.
> 
> Christoph
> 
Hey Christoph,

	Thanks for the input.  The only problem that I see with your solution 
is that, if I were trying to model one of those fiber optic displays 
(f/ex. The flowers with the FO strands in them) I would have hundreds of 
spotlights in my scene.  The light calculations would take forever.

	Now I'll admit that what I'm trying to do may not be possible, but that 
doesn't mean it's not worth investigating.

Regards,

A.D.B.

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