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Optical Fibers

This experiment is described in Preston-Dietz, pg 76-94.

Ensure you complete all exercises.

Key Concepts

Total Internal Reflection Core Cladding Step Index Graded Index Attenuation Constant Numerical Aperture Critical Angle

Meridonal Ray Monomode Fiber Multimode Fiber Maximum Acceptance Angle Phase Constant Cladding Mode Stripper Mandrel Wrap Filter

References

1. Preston, Dietz, The Art of Experimental Physics, John Wiley & Sons, Experiment 3

Tech Notes

Details of the optical fiber used in this lab can be found from the order documents, or from the company web page.