Sending Laser Light out of fiber optic in all directions

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The discussion revolves around the challenge of dispersing laser light emitted from an optical fiber in all directions rather than a single forward direction. Suggestions include using a semi-clear glass or plastic material, similar to frosted light bulbs, to diffuse the light. Another option mentioned is employing a lens to achieve the desired dispersion effect. The goal is to find a solution that allows the emitted light to appear as if it is emanating from the material itself, rather than just the fiber's end. Effective materials or methods for this purpose are being sought.
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I currently have a laser set up that sends three lasers (red, yellow, green) into an optical fiber. On the other end of the fiber, the emitting light is shooting in essentially one forward direction. Does anyone have any suggestions or a suggestion on a certain material that if put on the end of the fiber, could emit the light in all directions so it is not focused on one spot.
 
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roadrunner123 said:
I currently have a laser set up that sends three lasers (red, yellow, green) into an optical fiber. On the other end of the fiber, the emitting light is shooting in essentially one forward direction. Does anyone have any suggestions or a suggestion on a certain material that if put on the end of the fiber, could emit the light in all directions so it is not focused on one spot.

Some sort of semi-clear glass or plastic material maybe? Kind of like how a frosted light bulb works. The light gets spread out and looks like its coming from the glass instead of from the filament itself.
 
Or maybe using a lens?
 
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