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What is the formula for the propagation of light in a vacuum?
What is the formula for the propagation of light in a vacuum?
- f = C / λ
- λ = f / C
- λ / f = C
- C * f = λ (correct)
What is the upper limit of the wavelength range that can be utilized with standard single-mode fiber?
What is the upper limit of the wavelength range that can be utilized with standard single-mode fiber?
- 1280nm
- 235THz
- 1650nm (correct)
- 182THz
What is the term used to describe the usable wavelength range based on the given equation?
What is the term used to describe the usable wavelength range based on the given equation?
- Attenuation coefficient
- Macro bending sensitivity
- Core diameter limit
- Transmission capacity (correct)
In terms of Terahertz oscillations per second, what is the lower frequency limit for the usable wavelength range?
In terms of Terahertz oscillations per second, what is the lower frequency limit for the usable wavelength range?
How much of the transmission capacity is typically utilized by a 10Gbit/s signal according to the text?
How much of the transmission capacity is typically utilized by a 10Gbit/s signal according to the text?
What is often referred to as the 'bandwidth of the fiber' based on the provided information?
What is often referred to as the 'bandwidth of the fiber' based on the provided information?
What is the purpose of graded index fiber?
What is the purpose of graded index fiber?
In a graded index fiber, which part has a graded refractive index?
In a graded index fiber, which part has a graded refractive index?
What is the typical number of modes light can travel in for a graded index fiber at 1300 nm wavelength?
What is the typical number of modes light can travel in for a graded index fiber at 1300 nm wavelength?
In a single-mode fiber, how is light propagation different from a graded index fiber?
In a single-mode fiber, how is light propagation different from a graded index fiber?
What is a typical core diameter range for single-mode fibers?
What is a typical core diameter range for single-mode fibers?
How does increasing the wavelength of light affect single-mode fiber operation?
How does increasing the wavelength of light affect single-mode fiber operation?
Which transmission window is typically used for optical fiber communications?
Which transmission window is typically used for optical fiber communications?
What limits the usable wavelength range for optical fibers?
What limits the usable wavelength range for optical fibers?
What does the ITU G.692 standard define for DWDM systems?
What does the ITU G.692 standard define for DWDM systems?
What is the relationship between frequency (f) and wavelength (λ)?
What is the relationship between frequency (f) and wavelength (λ)?
Why are certain wavelengths within the usable range avoided in optical fiber communications?
Why are certain wavelengths within the usable range avoided in optical fiber communications?
What is the primary reason for limiting DWDM applications to the third and fourth transmission windows?
What is the primary reason for limiting DWDM applications to the third and fourth transmission windows?
What is the 'mode field' in a single-mode fiber?
What is the 'mode field' in a single-mode fiber?
Why is the 'apparent diameter' of the core in a single-mode fiber wider than the actual core diameter?
Why is the 'apparent diameter' of the core in a single-mode fiber wider than the actual core diameter?
What is a key factor that determines the mode field diameter in a single-mode fiber?
What is a key factor that determines the mode field diameter in a single-mode fiber?
How can a single-mode fiber minimize losses at bends?
How can a single-mode fiber minimize losses at bends?
Why does single-mode fiber have lower attenuation than multimode fiber?
Why does single-mode fiber have lower attenuation than multimode fiber?
What happens if a bend in a single-mode fiber is too sharp?
What happens if a bend in a single-mode fiber is too sharp?
What phenomena allows light to be bound within the fiber?
What phenomena allows light to be bound within the fiber?
What ensures that light will follow the fiber and propagate without loss due to bends?
What ensures that light will follow the fiber and propagate without loss due to bends?
In a multimode step index fiber, what is equal based on the 'laws of elementary physics'?
In a multimode step index fiber, what is equal based on the 'laws of elementary physics'?
What is the minimum bend radius for most multimode fibers?
What is the minimum bend radius for most multimode fibers?
What happens when a ray of light enters the fiber?
What happens when a ray of light enters the fiber?
Which feature allows light to be 'bound' within the fiber?
Which feature allows light to be 'bound' within the fiber?
Study Notes
Propagation in a Vacuum
- The equation for propagation in a vacuum is C * f = λ, where c is the vacuum velocity of light and λ is the wavelength in the vacuum.
Single-Mode Fibers
- A single-mode fiber can utilize a wavelength range of approximately λ1=1280nm to λ2=1650nm.
- The lower wavelength limit is due to the core diameter of the single-mode fiber.
- The upper wavelength limit is due to the fact that above this limit the attenuation coefficient rapidly increases and the fiber gets very sensitive regarding macro bending.
- The resulting usable wavelength range is from f1=235THz to f2=182THz.
- The intrinsic transmission capacity of a single-mode fiber is approximately 1253 THz.
- A 2.5Gbit/s signal only uses 0.005% of the bandwidth capacity, and a 10Gbit/s signal uses 0.02%.
Graded Index Fibers
- In a graded index fiber, the refractive index of the core is graded, allowing a pulse of light composed of many modes to stay together as it travels through the fiber.
- This type of fiber allows for transmission over longer distances than regular multimode transmission.
- Light typically travels in around 400 modes (at a wavelength of 1300 nm) or 800 modes (in the 800 nm band).
Fiber Properties
- The core diameter of a single-mode fiber is typically between 8 and 9 microns, while the diameter of the cladding is 125 microns.
- The core diameter is a compromise between minimizing losses at bends in the fiber and keeping the fiber single-mode.
Transmission Windows
- Optical fibers are not suitable for transmission at all wavelengths but only in certain windows.
- The second transmission window is around 1300nm, and the third and fourth transmission windows are from 1530 to 1565nm and from 1565 to 1620nm, respectively.
- The ITU has defined a wavelength plan for DWDM systems within these windows.
Single-Mode Fiber Characteristics
- A significant proportion (up to 20%) of the light in a single-mode fiber actually travels in the cladding.
- The "apparent diameter" of the core (the region in which most of the light travels) is somewhat wider than the core itself.
- The mode field diameter varies in diameter depending on the relative refractive indices of core and cladding.
Multimode Fibers
- Light is bound within the fiber due to the phenomenon of "total internal reflection" which takes place at the interface between the core of the fiber and the cladding.
- The key feature of light propagation in a fiber is that the fiber may bend around corners.
- The phenomenon of total internal reflection allows light to follow the fiber and propagate without loss due to bends.
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Explore the key wavelength ranges used for transmitting signals through optical fibers, including the second, third, and fourth transmission windows. Learn about the technological considerations behind selecting these specific wavelength bands.
