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What is the primary purpose of the inner core glass in an optical fiber?
What is the primary purpose of the inner core glass in an optical fiber?
to contain light due to its high refractive index
What is the principle behind total internal reflection in optical fibers?
What is the principle behind total internal reflection in optical fibers?
light rays with greater angles than the critical angle get totally reflected back into the glass
What is the function of the outer polymer coating in an optical fiber?
What is the function of the outer polymer coating in an optical fiber?
to add strength and protect the fiber
What is the critical angle for light passing from water to air?
What is the critical angle for light passing from water to air?
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What is the main reason for low attenuation in optical fibers?
What is the main reason for low attenuation in optical fibers?
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What is the purpose of the cladding glass in an optical fiber?
What is the purpose of the cladding glass in an optical fiber?
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What is the critical angle for light passing from diamond to air?
What is the critical angle for light passing from diamond to air?
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What is the acceptance angle in an optical fiber?
What is the acceptance angle in an optical fiber?
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What happens to light rays with angles greater than the critical angle in an optical fiber?
What happens to light rays with angles greater than the critical angle in an optical fiber?
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What is the critical angle for light passing from optical fiber to air?
What is the critical angle for light passing from optical fiber to air?
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