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Light is emitted from a bulb, generally halogen or metal halide, contained in a metal enclosure. Bundles of fibres, similar in appearance to fishing line, are inserted into the enclosure and the light is passed down the length of the fibre. Depending on the type of fibre, the light is emitted at the very tip of the fibres or along the full length.
