Question: An optical fiber has index of refraction n and diameter d. It is surrounded by air. Light is sent into the fiber along its axis,
(a) Find the smallest outside radius R permitted for a bend in the fiber if no light is to escape.
(b) What If? Does the result for part (a) predict reasonable behavior as d approaches zero? As n increases? As n approaches 1?
(c) Evaluate R assuming the fiber diameter is 100 2m and its index of refraction is 1.40.
Step by Step Solution
3.48 Rating (158 Votes )
There are 3 Steps involved in it
a b c A ray along the inner edge will escape if any ray escapes Its an... View full answer
Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts
Document Format (1 attachment)
P-M-NL-G (40).docx
120 KBs Word File
