Answer to Question #188736 in Optics for Shashank

Question

 Consider a step-index fiber for which n1 = 1.475, n2 = 1.460 and a = 25µm. What is the maximum value of θ for which the ray ill be guided by the fiber. 

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Answer 1

Given,

$n_1=1.475\\n_2=1.460$

$a=25 \ \mu m$

Numerical aperture (NA) =$\sqrt{n_1^2-n_2^2}=\sqrt{(1.475)^2-(1.460)^2}=\sqrt{2.25-2.19}=0.210$

$\theta_{max}=sin^{-1}(0.210)=12.12\degree$