Abstract
Side-emitting and -detecting fibers are of particular interest for two classes of applications: (a) flexible light sensors with defined acceptance characteristics (spectroscopy, fill checking, safety, near field optics), (b) generation of defined light distributions and illumination of inaccessible areas or scattering environments (diffusing tips for medicine,' flexible sources for arts and architecture,2 flat displays, solar light diffusors in bio-reactors).
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