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In an optical fiber how do you ensure the light is reflected and not refracted?
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∙ 14y ago
In a fiber you don't want any reflection. You just want efficient transmission of information. Fiber that is bent too much bleeds to light into the cladding. You must polish fiber when joining it to another.
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Why doesn't light escape from the sides of an optical fiber?
optical fibres are made out of materials with high refractive index, this ensures that the light is always reflected back inside the fibre..
How is light used in fiber optics?
Light enter the optical fibre, and is totally internally reflected all the way along.
What is the optical range of optical fiber?
40 GHz
Is optic fiber an application of refraction?
yes it is. when a light is incident on one end of fiber at a small angle it is refracted into the fiber.
Is cross talk is possible in optical fiber?
One of the advantages of optical fiber is that it is NOT susceptible to cross-talk.
How does an optical transmitter sends signals to the optical fiber?
Usually, there is a laser diode that is optically coupled to the fiber.
Objective type question on optical fiber?
An objective type of question on optical fiber is on that focuses on the integral part of fiber optic. A good question would be, " Why are optical fibers immune to EMI? "
Describe refraction and reflection with respect to Fiber Optical Cable?
Describe refraction and reflection with respect to Fiber Optical Cable?
Is it true An optical fiber can make a light beam travel in a path that is curved or twisted?
Yes, that is true - and that is commonly used in modern technology, but especially to transmit information. Note that in an optic fiber, light travelling along the fiber is simply reflected back inside, if it reaches the borders.
Is optical fiber spherical?
no, its cylindrical
What is fiber optic sensor?
An optical fiber is a glass or plastic fiber that carries light along its length. Fiber optics is the overlap of applied science and engineering concerned with the design and application of optical fibers.
Is fiber obtics a good conductor of electricity?
No. An optical fiber is a slim hair composed of glass. Glass is a fine insulator, and an optical fiber doesn't conduct electricity at all.
