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How does the claddibg with lower refractive index reduce the light loss from the core?
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Gajan1234 said:claddibg with lower refractive index reduce the light loss from the core?
Total internal reflection is a phenomenon that occurs when a light ray traveling through a denser medium reaches the interface of a less dense medium at an angle greater than the critical angle. The light ray is then completely reflected back into the denser medium, instead of passing through the interface.
The refractive index is a measure of how much a material slows down light as it passes through. The higher the refractive index of a material, the more the light is slowed down. Total internal reflection occurs when the refractive index of the first medium is greater than the second medium, causing the light to reflect back into the first medium.
The critical angle is the minimum angle at which total internal reflection occurs. It is determined by the refractive indices of the two media and can be calculated using Snell's law. When the incident angle is greater than the critical angle, total internal reflection takes place.
Optical fibres are thin, flexible strands of glass or plastic that use total internal reflection to transmit light signals over long distances. The core of an optical fibre has a higher refractive index than the cladding, causing light to be reflected back and forth within the core and travel along the fibre. This allows for efficient and fast transmission of information.
Total internal reflection and optical fibres have a wide range of applications in various fields, such as telecommunications, medicine, and engineering. They are used in fiber optic cables for internet and telephone communication, endoscopes for medical procedures, and sensors for detecting changes in temperature, pressure, and strain. They are also used in laser technology and in the construction of cameras and microscopes.