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as we know that we apply light ray as source instead of electricity in case of OFC (optical fiber cable) communication but not all ray will propagate so that only those rays that have an angle greater than the critical angle can be transmitted and that reference angle is called ACCEPTANCE ANGLE.

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Is acceptance angle a performance factor for fiber optic cable?

Yes, because if you exceed the critical angle you will be out of the acceptance angle and the light will not reflect properly and the resulting signal will not be usable.


What is the significance of the critical angle in the context of fiber optics?

The critical angle in fiber optics is important because it determines whether light can be transmitted through the fiber or not. When light hits the boundary of the fiber at an angle greater than the critical angle, it is reflected back into the fiber, allowing for efficient transmission of signals.


Definition of acceptance angle of fibre?

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What can you ay about the angle of incidence when a ray of light travels along and optical fiber?

1. The Angle of Incidence equals the Angle of Reflection. 2. The Angle of Incidence is very SHALLOW. The light travels almost parallel to the sides of the Fiber.


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.


What is mode in optical fiber?

mode means path, the way in which light travel, in the fiber means angle in multi mode fiber light can travel in more then one angle so it is called multi mode fiber. but in single mode fiber there is dedicated path or single path through which light beam/source can travel.


What is significance of pressure angle in gears?

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What is the physical significance of critical angle?

The critical angle is the minimum angle of incidence at which light can strike the boundary between two media and still be refracted; beyond this angle, total internal reflection occurs. This phenomenon is significant in optical applications such as fiber optics, where it allows light to be guided efficiently along the medium without loss. The critical angle depends on the refractive indices of the two media involved, and it illustrates the interplay between refraction and reflection in wave physics. Understanding the critical angle is crucial for designing devices that manipulate light, such as lenses and prisms.


What effect would a greater acceptance angle have on minimum resolvable distance in microscopy?

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What is the significance of normalized frequency in optical fiber?

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What is used to describe the light gathering or light collecting ability of an optical fiber?

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Is fiber optic cable related to refraction?

Not really. More to do with reflection and the critical angle which gets it to reflect for infinity .