POV-Ray : Newsgroups : povray.general : Optical Fibers : Re: Optical Fibers Server Time
1 Aug 2024 16:24:12 EDT (-0400)
  Re: Optical Fibers  
From: Christoph Hormann
Date: 2 Aug 2005 04:05:01
Message: <dcn984$3f2$1@chho.imagico.de>
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

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