Solar laser (for the lack of abetter word)

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of using a sun tunnel with mirrors to create a system that mimics a laser for dispersing sunlight through fiber optic cabling. It is concluded that this approach would not be efficient due to significant light losses and the inability to achieve light amplification like a true laser. The nature of sunlight, which encompasses a broad spectrum, contrasts with the narrow frequency range of lasers, making the proposed design ineffective. Instead, a more efficient method would be to directly reflect sunlight along the shortest path to the desired location. Overall, the idea lacks practicality for effective light distribution.
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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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