Optical Dispersion Formula

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Optical Fiber Dispersion refers to the phenomenon where different wavelengths of light propagate at different velocities, causing the pulse to spread and distort during transmission through the fiber. Check FAQs
Dopt=2π[c]βλ2
Dopt - Optical Fiber Dispersion?β - Propagation Constant?λ - Wavelength of Light?[c] - Light speed in vacuum?π - Archimedes' constant?

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3E+6Edit=23.14163E+83.8E-15Edit1.55Edit2
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Optical Dispersion Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Dopt=2π[c]βλ2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Dopt=2π[c]3.8E-15rad/m1.55μm2
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
Dopt=23.14163E+8m/s3.8E-15rad/m1.55μm2
Next Step Convert Units
Dopt=23.14163E+8m/s3.8E-15rad/m1.6E-6m2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Dopt=23.14163E+83.8E-151.6E-62
Next Step Evaluate
Dopt=2979344.83070703s²/m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Dopt=3E+6s²/m

Optical Dispersion Formula Elements

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Constants
Optical Fiber Dispersion
Optical Fiber Dispersion refers to the phenomenon where different wavelengths of light propagate at different velocities, causing the pulse to spread and distort during transmission through the fiber.
Symbol: Dopt
Measurement: PresityUnit: s²/m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Propagation Constant
Propagation Constant is defined as a measure of the change undergone by the amplitude and phase of the wave as it propagates in a given direction.
Symbol: β
Measurement: Propagation ConstantUnit: rad/m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Wavelength of Light
Wavelength of Light refers to the distance between two consecutive peaks or troughs of an electromagnetic wave in the optical spectrum.
Symbol: λ
Measurement: LengthUnit: μm
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Light speed in vacuum
Light speed in vacuum is a fundamental physical constant representing the speed at which light propagates through a vacuum.
Symbol: [c]
Value: 299792458.0 m/s
Archimedes' constant
Archimedes' constant is a mathematical constant that represents the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter.
Symbol: π
Value: 3.14159265358979323846264338327950288

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How to Evaluate Optical Dispersion?

Optical Dispersion evaluator uses Optical Fiber Dispersion = (2*pi*[c]*Propagation Constant)/Wavelength of Light^2 to evaluate the Optical Fiber Dispersion, The Optical Dispersion formula refers to the phenomenon where different wavelengths of light propagate at different velocities, causing the pulse to spread and distort during transmission through the fiber. It is an inherent characteristic of optical fibers that can impact the quality and integrity of optical signals. Optical dispersion arises due to the interaction between the material properties of the fiber and the various optical wavelengths used for signal transmission. Optical Fiber Dispersion is denoted by Dopt symbol.

How to evaluate Optical Dispersion using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Optical Dispersion, enter Propagation Constant (β) & Wavelength of Light (λ) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Optical Dispersion

What is the formula to find Optical Dispersion?
The formula of Optical Dispersion is expressed as Optical Fiber Dispersion = (2*pi*[c]*Propagation Constant)/Wavelength of Light^2. Here is an example- 3E+6 = (2*pi*[c]*3.8E-15)/1.55E-06^2.
How to calculate Optical Dispersion?
With Propagation Constant (β) & Wavelength of Light (λ) we can find Optical Dispersion using the formula - Optical Fiber Dispersion = (2*pi*[c]*Propagation Constant)/Wavelength of Light^2. This formula also uses Light speed in vacuum, Archimedes' constant .
Can the Optical Dispersion be negative?
Yes, the Optical Dispersion, measured in Presity can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Optical Dispersion?
Optical Dispersion is usually measured using the Square Second per Meter[s²/m] for Presity. are the few other units in which Optical Dispersion can be measured.
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