Trapping a omni-directional light source within an uni-directional light source

[Ninjacocoa]

Is it possible to transmit an omni-directional light source, through a focused uni-directional light source(like a laser), if each light source has a different frequency?

The main problem my naive theory has(that I am capable of fathoming at least), is that trapping the omni-directional light within this uni-directional light, should be difficult enough because of their entirely different characteristics, this becomes more trouble-some when they're not even the same frequency of light.

I don't know everything about this subject, but I am mostly sure that if two photons share a different frequency, then they will not dramatically interfere with one another.. basically, passing through one another, right?

 

[Drakkith]

I don't think the light from the laser will interact with the other light. But I'm not 100% sure on that.

 

[Ninjacocoa]

Do you think there is any way practical to do it? or is it just impossible for them to interact?

 

[fermatsenigma]

Photons are Bosons ... without getting into too much Quantum Mechanic jargon means that they are allowed to occupy the same space... If that is what you are asking..

If you are talking about wave interference that is a separate issue. In this case light of different wavelengths do interact and interfere. However, an isotropic incoherent light source (what you are calling as omni-directional) typically doesn't have the same electric field strength as a laser (monochromatic, isotropic and coherent).

So the interference effect is minimal and negligible because of the difference in the electric field strength (amplitude of the waves if you look at it from a wave mechanics point of view)

 

[sardar]

I can say that the concept of trapping an omni-directional light source within a uni-directional light source is not possible. Light sources with different frequencies cannot be transmitted through each other, as they do not interact with each other in the same way. In fact, the very definition of an omni-directional light source means that it radiates light in all directions, while a uni-directional light source emits light in a specific direction. Therefore, the two sources of light cannot be trapped within each other.

Furthermore, even if we were able to somehow trap an omni-directional light source within a uni-directional light source, the different frequencies would still pose a problem. Light of different frequencies behaves differently, and this would lead to interference and distortion of the light beam. This would ultimately render the transmission of the omni-directional light source through the uni-directional light source ineffective.

In conclusion, while it may seem like a fascinating concept, trapping an omni-directional light source within a uni-directional light source and transmitting it through a laser is not scientifically possible. The fundamental differences in frequency and behavior of the two types of light sources make it impossible for them to coexist and transmit through each other.