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refraction of the core [1 record]

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Record 1 2015-04-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
  • Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
CONT

The answer lies in limiting the difference between the indexes of refraction of the core and cladding so that most rays travel parallel to the axis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
  • Photo-électricité et optique électronique
CONT

Il s'agirait de limiter l'écart entre les indices de réfraction de l'âme et de la gaine de sorte que la plus grande partie des rayons circulent parallèlement à l'axe.

Spanish

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