TTQ 2-1 Geometrical Optics

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Optical communications

Chapter 2.1
Pham Quang Thai
Pqthai.hcmut@gmail.com

Content

Geometrical optics
Optical propagation in fiber
Fiber fabrication
Signal degradation in fiber
Types of fiber

Think-pair-share
Broken pencil?

Think-pair-share
Broken pencil?

Think-pair-share
Bending light

Think-pair-share
Guiding light

Snells law

Willebrord van Royen Snell


1580 - 1626
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Critical angle &


total internal
reflection

Guiding light using total reflection

Condition for light to travel inside a


fiber: n1>n2

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Condition for light to enter a fiber:


acceptance angle

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Examples for chapter 2.1


Problems 2-11:
Calculate the numerical aperture (NA) of a step
index fiber having n1=1.48 and n2=1.46. What is
the maximum entrance angle 0max? (nair=1)

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