What are fiber optic star ceiling lights?

 Let us go through some of the FAQs related to the fiber optic star ceiling lights.

1. What are fiber optic ceiling lights?

Fiber optic star ceiling lights are ceiling-mounted lighting systems to create a galaxy effect with twinkling stars.   

2. Does fiber-optic light get hotter?

No. fiber optic lights do not create any heating effect due to the light transmitted through them. Optic fibers do not carry any current within the body. 

  

3. Is fiber optic lights better than LED?

No. LED lights are the most energy-efficient when compared to fiber optic lights.

LED light consumes 9 to 18watts of energy to produce 3600 footcandles. The fiber optics consume nearly 150watts to produce 6500 footcandles.

In LED lights, there is a broader distribution of light throughout the area, while in optical fibers, the illumination is produced by the controlled & directional passage of light through the core.

4. What is the working principle of fiber optic star ceiling lights?

The optical cables are made of plastic or glass to transmit the lights from the source. The fibers are comprised of an inner core body that is cladded by the outer coatings. 

Fiber optic light works on two basic principles of light. i.e. refraction & total internal reflection. The coating over the core has a lower refraction index than the core. The one end of the fiber is connected to the light source known as a light engine or light driver. 

When the light travels through the core, there will be total internal reflectance of light due to the outer cladding. This continual reflection creates the required illumination as the light transmits within the core.

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