For the optical fiber shown in the figure, find the minimum angle of incidence that will result in total internal reflection if the refractive index for the cladding is 1.49 and the refractive index for the core is (i.) n1 = 1.59 and (ii.) n1 = 1.71.

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  1. For the optical fiber shown in the figure, find the minimum angle of incidence that will result in total internal reflection if the refractive index for the cladding is 1.49 and the refractive index for the core is (i.) n1 = 1.59 and (ii.) n1 = 1.71.

For the optical fiber shown in the figure, find the minimum angle of incidence that will result in total
internal reflection if the refractive index for the cladding is 1.49 and the refractive index for the core
is (i.) ni
1.59 and (ii.) nị = 1.71.
Cone of acceptance
Core
Cladding (n,)
Transcribed Image Text:For the optical fiber shown in the figure, find the minimum angle of incidence that will result in total internal reflection if the refractive index for the cladding is 1.49 and the refractive index for the core is (i.) ni 1.59 and (ii.) nị = 1.71. Cone of acceptance Core Cladding (n,)
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