Group Velocity Formula

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Group Velocity is the velocity with which the overall envelope shape of the wave's amplitudes; known as the modulation. Check FAQs
Vg=LTd
Vg - Group Velocity?L - Length of Fiber?Td - Group Delay?

Group Velocity Example

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Here is how the Group Velocity equation looks like.

2.5E+8Edit=1.25Edit5E-9Edit
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Group Velocity Solution

Follow our step by step solution on how to calculate Group Velocity?

FIRST Step Consider the formula
Vg=LTd
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Vg=1.25m5E-9s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Vg=1.255E-9
Next Step Evaluate
Vg=250000000m/s
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Vg=2.5E+8m/s

Group Velocity Formula Elements

Variables
Group Velocity
Group Velocity is the velocity with which the overall envelope shape of the wave's amplitudes; known as the modulation.
Symbol: Vg
Measurement: SpeedUnit: m/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Length of Fiber
Length of Fiber is defined as the total length of fiber cable.
Symbol: L
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Group Delay
Group delay is a measurement of the time taken by the modulated signal to get through the system.
Symbol: Td
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Fiber Modelling Parameters category

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NM=V22
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D=λNMπNA
​Go Power Loss in Fiber
Pα=Pinexp(αpL)
​Go Fiber Attenuation Coefficient
αp=α4.343

How to Evaluate Group Velocity?

Group Velocity evaluator uses Group Velocity = Length of Fiber/Group Delay to evaluate the Group Velocity, Group Velocity refers to the velocity at which the envelope of an optical signal or pulse travels through an optical fiber. The group velocity can be different from the phase velocity, which represents the speed of individual light waves or electromagnetic waves within the fiber. Group Velocity is denoted by Vg symbol.

How to evaluate Group Velocity using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Group Velocity, enter Length of Fiber (L) & Group Delay (Td) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Group Velocity

What is the formula to find Group Velocity?
The formula of Group Velocity is expressed as Group Velocity = Length of Fiber/Group Delay. Here is an example- 2.5E+8 = 1.25/5E-09.
How to calculate Group Velocity?
With Length of Fiber (L) & Group Delay (Td) we can find Group Velocity using the formula - Group Velocity = Length of Fiber/Group Delay.
Can the Group Velocity be negative?
No, the Group Velocity, measured in Speed cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Group Velocity?
Group Velocity is usually measured using the Meter per Second[m/s] for Speed. Meter per Minute[m/s], Meter per Hour[m/s], Kilometer per Hour[m/s] are the few other units in which Group Velocity can be measured.
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