Solar laser (for the lack of abetter word)

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of creating a solar "laser" using a sun tunnel, mirrors, and fiber optic cabling to disperse light. Participants explore the efficiency and potential of this concept, comparing it to traditional laser mechanisms.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes using a sun tunnel with mirrors to create a system that could disperse sunlight like a laser.
  • Another participant argues that the concept would not achieve light amplification and would introduce additional losses, making it inefficient.
  • A further contribution highlights that sunlight encompasses a broad spectrum, unlike lasers, which are monochromatic, suggesting that this difference is critical to the feasibility of the proposed idea.
  • A participant acknowledges the concerns raised and reflects on the idea's impracticality, indicating a light-hearted acceptance of the feedback.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that the proposed solar "laser" concept is unlikely to be efficient and would not function like a traditional laser. However, the discussion remains open to exploring the idea further.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not delve into specific mathematical analyses or detailed technical specifications of the proposed system, leaving some assumptions and potential limitations unaddressed.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in solar energy applications, optical systems, and the principles of laser technology may find this discussion relevant.

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solar "laser" (for the lack of abetter word)

Im new here so I am sorry if this is in the wrong spot. but i was wondering if it would possible to take a sun tunnel and like a laser have a partial mirror at one end and a mirror at one end reflecting light back and forth then take fiber optic cabling to disperse light through out where ever. i guess it would would but i think what I am trying to ask is would it be efficient?
 
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No it wouldn't introduce anything except extra losses. It most definitely would not achieve any form of "light amplification" like a laser
 


Welcome to PF, Techtakular.
The problem with sunlight is that it consists of the entire spectrum. A laser is restricted to a very narrow range of frequencies (you can consider it monochromatic), which is why stimulated emission of similar photons occurs.
Considering the losses that you would suffer with your design idea, you'd be farther ahead to simply reflect the sunlight to where you want it by the shortest possible route.
 


i kind of figured as much, just goes to show i have way to much time on my hands, lol thanks
 

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