Why use fibre optics for lighting in museums?
One light source using a single lamp can provide many points of light and can be located in an unobtrusive and accessible position whilst the end fittings can be inside a case or at a height, where it would be problematic to relamp in-situ. The low number of lamps used also leads to reduced maintenance costs and lower power consumption. Low UV and heat emissions from the end fittings means that sensitive items are not degraded as they could be with conventional lighting methods.
