Reflected Power Formula

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Reflected Power of the Fiber is a measure of the power of the signal that is reflected back. Check FAQs
Prefl=Po(ηcore-nairηcore+nair)2
Prefl - Reflected Power of the Fiber?Po - Incident Power?ηcore - Refractive Index of Core?nair - Refractive Index of Air?

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Here is how the Reflected Power equation looks like.

0.0359Edit=1.75Edit(1.335Edit-1.0003Edit1.335Edit+1.0003Edit)2
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Reflected Power Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Prefl=Po(ηcore-nairηcore+nair)2
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Prefl=1.75µW(1.335-1.00031.335+1.0003)2
Next Step Convert Units
Prefl=1.8E-6W(1.335-1.00031.335+1.0003)2
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Prefl=1.8E-6(1.335-1.00031.335+1.0003)2
Next Step Evaluate
Prefl=3.59471211015862E-08W
Next Step Convert to Output's Unit
Prefl=0.0359471211015862µW
LAST Step Rounding Answer
Prefl=0.0359µW

Reflected Power Formula Elements

Variables
Reflected Power of the Fiber
Reflected Power of the Fiber is a measure of the power of the signal that is reflected back.
Symbol: Prefl
Measurement: PowerUnit: µW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Incident Power
Incident Power w.r.t optics is the amount of optical power (light energy) incident on the photodetector.
Symbol: Po
Measurement: PowerUnit: µW
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Refractive Index of Core
The Refractive Index of Core is defined as how the light travels through that medium. It defines how much a light ray can bend when it enters from one medium to the other.
Symbol: ηcore
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Refractive Index of Air
Refractive Index of Air is the refractive index of a vacuum.
Symbol: nair
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Reflected Power?

Reflected Power evaluator uses Reflected Power of the Fiber = Incident Power*((Refractive Index of Core-Refractive Index of Air)/(Refractive Index of Core+Refractive Index of Air))^2 to evaluate the Reflected Power of the Fiber, The reflected power of the fiber is a measure of the power of the signal that is reflected back towards the source due to discontinuities or impedance mismatches in the optical fiber. Reflected Power of the Fiber is denoted by Prefl symbol.

How to evaluate Reflected Power using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Reflected Power, enter Incident Power (Po), Refractive Index of Core core) & Refractive Index of Air (nair) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Reflected Power

What is the formula to find Reflected Power?
The formula of Reflected Power is expressed as Reflected Power of the Fiber = Incident Power*((Refractive Index of Core-Refractive Index of Air)/(Refractive Index of Core+Refractive Index of Air))^2. Here is an example- 35947.12 = 1.75E-06*((1.335-1.0003)/(1.335+1.0003))^2.
How to calculate Reflected Power?
With Incident Power (Po), Refractive Index of Core core) & Refractive Index of Air (nair) we can find Reflected Power using the formula - Reflected Power of the Fiber = Incident Power*((Refractive Index of Core-Refractive Index of Air)/(Refractive Index of Core+Refractive Index of Air))^2.
Can the Reflected Power be negative?
No, the Reflected Power, measured in Power cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Reflected Power?
Reflected Power is usually measured using the Microwatt[µW] for Power. Watt[µW], Kilowatt[µW], Milliwatt[µW] are the few other units in which Reflected Power can be measured.
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