Optical Properties (S/Non-S type)
This page shows the difference in optical properties depending on the PS core orientation (S-type/Non-S-type). Please refer to the design and comparative study according to the application conditions (light guiding distance and routing).
Polymer Type and PS Core Orientation (optical properties)
Non-S type
The PS core is composed of mostly unoriented polystyrene chains and is optically isotropic.
This type is easy to handle as a standard for general use.
S type
PS cores have molecular orientation along the stretch direction.
Optical characteristics vary depending on application conditions.
Point: The lower the loss (Loss) area, the longer the effective light guide distance. The difference between S-type/Non-S-type appears depending on the wavelength band.
Fig.1: Polystyrene Fiber (Clear-PS)
*) Performance is not guaranteed in these figures.
Fig2: Scintillating Fiber (SCSF-78)
