Incident Power in Fiber Optic Transmission Formulas

Incident Power w.r.t optics is the amount of optical power (light energy) incident on the photodetector. And is denoted by P_o. Incident Power is usually measured using the Microwatt for Power. Note that the value of Incident Power is always positive.

Fiber Optic Transmission formulas that make use of Incident Power

fxOptical Modulation IndexGo

fxPhotocurrent due to Incident LightGo

fxMultiplied PhotocurrentGo

fxOptical Gain of PhototransistorsGo

fxTotal Power Accepted by FiberGo

fxResponsivity of PhotodetectorGo

fxReflected PowerGo

FAQ

What is the Incident Power?

Incident Power w.r.t optics is the amount of optical power (light energy) incident on the photodetector. Incident Power is usually measured using the Microwatt for Power. Note that the value of Incident Power is always positive.

Can the Incident Power be negative?

No, the Incident Power, measured in Power cannot be negative.

What unit is used to measure Incident Power?

Incident Power is usually measured using the Microwatt[µW] for Power. Watt[µW], Kilowatt[µW], Milliwatt[µW] are the few other units in which Incident Power can be measured.

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