FAQ

What is the Effective Area?
Effective Area a measure of the cross-sectional area through which optical power is effectively confined and guided along the fiber. Effective Area is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Effective Area is always negative.
Can the Effective Area be negative?
Yes, the Effective Area, measured in Area can be negative.
What unit is used to measure Effective Area?
Effective Area is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Effective Area can be measured.
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