Evaluate the outgoing radiation from an optical fiber on a surface

In summary, the speaker is explaining the geometric configuration of their system, including the positioning of the optical fiber, distance between origin and center of ellipse, and angles of the blue cone. They then discuss their idea for evaluating the intensity of radiation that reaches the surface using the characteristic emission spectrum of the optical fiber. They mention not being fully convinced by their calculated angles and ask for help in sorting out the configuration. The respondent suggests looking into the general solution for radiation scattering from a surface and using the Lambert-Beer law to calculate the intensity of radiation. They also mention considering the angle of incidence on the surface and integrating the intensity over the area of the ellipse.
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Hi there, I hope to get some guidance on calculating the intensity of outgoing radiation from an optical fiber that reaches a surface. I'm feeling uncertain about the accuracy of my estimate based on the geometry configuration and procedure I used. Can you advise me, compare my approach to others, and suggest any alternative methods or tricks that could be helpful?
The geometric configuration that I am adopting is the following, I hope you understand.

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The optical fiber is positioned relative to the bottom surface at a height ##a## and an angle ##\alpha## with respect to the y-axis in the yz-plane with x = 0. ##b## is the distance between the origin and the center of the ellipse that is projected onto the surface. ##c## is the semimajor axis, while ##d## is the semiminor axis. Moving on to the angles, ##\theta## is the angle formed in the yz-plane and specifies the angular opening of the blue cone. While ##\varphi## specifies the opening of the blue cone in the inclined plane at an angle ##\alpha## with respect to the Cartesian axis system chosen. I hope I explained the geometry of the system well.

At this point my idea for evaluating the intensity of radiation that reaches the surface is as follows: I have the characteristic emission spectrum of the optical fiber available, in the following figure I have normalized the intensity of radiation with respect to its integral.

i_norm.png


I want to evaluate the function I obtained in another integral in which the integration extremes are from the angle ##\varphi## minimum to ##\varphi## maximum, and from ##\theta## minimum to ##\theta## maximum.

In my case I get
$$
\theta_m = \frac{\pi}{2} - \alpha - \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{b-\frac c2}{\sqrt{a^2+\left(b-\frac c2\right)^2}}\right)
$$
$$
\theta_M = - \frac{\pi}{2} + \alpha + \sin^{-1}\left(\frac{b+\frac c2}{\sqrt{a^2+\left(b+\frac c2\right)^2}}\right)
$$
$$
\varphi_m = - \tan^{-1}\frac{\frac{d}{2}}{b}
$$
$$
\varphi_M = \tan^{-1}\frac{\frac{d}{2}}{b}
$$

The aspects that don't convince me are the angles I calculated, in this case they are not with respect to the adopted coordinate system. For ##\theta## it is quite straightforward to arrange the values since we are in the third quadrant. For ##\varphi## instead it's less trivial and honestly I don't know how to fix it.

The integral then that I'm going to evaluate is a surface integral, but I'm not very convinced of ##f_\text{norm}## since that function must be seen in 3D as a surface of rotation.

I hope you can give me a hand and sort out this apparently chaotic configuration. In the end, what I want to obtain is the intensity of radiation that arrives on that blue ellipse starting from the emission profile of the optical fiber.
 
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I suggest that you take a look at the general solution for radiation scattering from a surface. This will provide you with formulas and equations that can be used to calculate the intensity of radiation that reaches the surface. In particular, you may want to look at the Lambert-Beer law, which is the simplest form of the solution. This will allow you to calculate the intensity of radiation that arrives on the surface using the emission spectrum of the optical fiber. You may also want to consider the angle of incidence of radiation on the surface, as this will affect the intensity of radiation that reaches the surface. Once you have a formula for the intensity of radiation that arrives on the surface, you will then need to integrate this over the area of the ellipse. This can be done by considering the angular opening of the cone in the yz-plane, which is specified by ##\theta##, and the angle of the inclined plane with respect to the Cartesian axis system, which is specified by ##\varphi##. You can then use these angles to calculate the limits of integration for the area of the ellipse. Once you have the limits of integration for the area of the ellipse, you can then integrate the intensity of radiation over the area to get the total intensity of radiation that reaches the surface. I hope this has helped to clarify your problem and given you some ideas on how to proceed.
 

1. How does the outgoing radiation from an optical fiber affect a surface?

The outgoing radiation from an optical fiber can affect a surface in several ways. It can cause heating or cooling of the surface, depending on the type and intensity of the radiation. It can also cause changes in the surface's chemical or physical properties, such as discoloration or surface damage.

2. What factors influence the outgoing radiation from an optical fiber?

The outgoing radiation from an optical fiber can be influenced by various factors such as the type of fiber, the material and composition of the surface, the wavelength and intensity of the light being transmitted, and the distance between the fiber and the surface. Other factors such as environmental conditions and any obstructions in the path of the radiation can also play a role.

3. How is the outgoing radiation from an optical fiber measured?

The outgoing radiation from an optical fiber can be measured using specialized equipment such as an optical power meter or a spectrometer. These tools can measure the intensity and wavelength of the radiation being emitted from the fiber onto the surface. Additionally, thermal imaging cameras can also be used to visualize the thermal effects of the radiation on the surface.

4. What are some potential applications of evaluating outgoing radiation from an optical fiber?

The evaluation of outgoing radiation from an optical fiber has several potential applications. It can be used in industries such as telecommunications, where the performance of fiber optic cables and their impact on surrounding surfaces need to be monitored. It can also be useful in medical procedures that involve the use of fiber optic devices, as well as in scientific research involving the study of light-matter interactions on surfaces.

5. How can the outgoing radiation from an optical fiber be controlled or mitigated?

The outgoing radiation from an optical fiber can be controlled or mitigated by using specialized coatings on the surface to reflect or absorb the radiation. The distance between the fiber and the surface can also be adjusted to minimize the effects of the radiation. In some cases, filters or other devices can be used to manipulate the wavelength or intensity of the radiation being emitted from the fiber.

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