1.

Acceptance angle is defined as the angle of incidence at

the end face of an optical fibre for which the ray can be
propagated in the optical fibre is:

(a) Maximum

Explanation: The acceptance angle is the maximum angle at which light can enter the
fiber and still be guided within it. This angle depends on the numerical aperture (NA)
of the fiber, and the larger the acceptance angle, the more light the fiber can gather.

2. Numerical aperture in Optical Fibre physically represents:

(a) Light gathering power of the fibre

Explanation: The numerical aperture (NA) defines the light-gathering ability of the
fiber. It is determined by the refractive indices of the core and the cladding, and a
higher NA means the fiber can gather more light.

3. The operation of the fibre optic cable is based on the

principle of:

(d) Total internal reflection

Explanation: Fiber optic cables rely on the principle of total internal reflection, where
light is reflected within the core due to the difference in refractive indices between the
core and cladding.

4. Which of the following factors affects the speed of light

in an optical fiber?

(c) The wavelength of the light

Explanation: The speed of light in an optical fiber depends on the refractive index of
the material and the wavelength of the light. Shorter wavelengths generally travel
faster in optical fibers.

5. FiberOptics:

(c) Both a and b

Explanation: Fiber optics can be classified into single-mode and multi-mode fibers:

• Single-mode fibers carry light in one mode (narrow core).

• Multi-mode fibers carry light in multiple modes (wider core).

6. In fiber optics, total internal reflection occurs at the:

(a) Core-cladding interface

Explanation: Total internal reflection happens at the interface between the core and
the cladding of the optical fiber, ensuring the light stays inside the core.

7. What is the typical material used for the core of an

optical fiber?

(a) Glass

Explanation: The core of most optical fibers is made from glass because it has a high
refractive index and can transmit light effectively over long distances. Some fibers
may use plastic for shorter distances.

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8. Which of the following is true about multi-mode fibers?

(a) They have a larger core diameter than single-mode fibers

Explanation: Multi-mode fibers have a larger core diameter (typically 50-100 microns)
compared to single-mode fibers (which usually have a core diameter of around 8-10
microns). This allows multi-mode fibers to carry multiple modes of light, but it can
lead to more dispersion and signal loss over longer distances.

9. What is the primary difference between single-mode and

multi-mode optical fibers?

(b) Core size and light propagation mode

Explanation: Single-mode fibers have a very small core diameter (around 8-10
microns) and allow light to travel in a single mode, which results in less dispersion
over long distances. Multi-mode fibers, on the other hand, have a larger core diameter
(50-100 microns) and can carry light in multiple modes, but they suffer from greater
dispersion and attenuation over long distances.

10. Which of the following properties of optical fiber

determines how much light it can accept?

(a) Numerical aperture (NA)

Explanation: The numerical aperture (NA) of an optical fiber defines its ability to
gather light. A higher NA allows the fiber to accept light from a wider range of angles,
which is critical for maximizing the amount of light entering the fiber.

11. What does the refractive index of the core and cladding
in an optical fiber determine?

(a) The angle at which light is guided within the core

Explanation: The refractive index difference between the core and cladding
determines the critical angle for total internal reflection. This, in turn, governs how
light is confined within the core and guides it along the fiber.

12. What type of optical fiber is typically used for long-

distance communication?

(a) Single-mode fiber

Explanation: Single-mode fibers are used for long-distance communication because

they transmit light in a single mode, which minimizes the dispersion of light pulses
and ensures the signal remains clear over long distances.
13. What is the effect of temperature on the performance of
optical fibers?

(d) Temperature changes can affect the refractive index and signal attenuation.

Explanation: Temperature fluctuations can cause changes in the refractive index of

the core and cladding, as well as increase attenuation, which could degrade the
performance of the optical fiber over time.

14. What is the function of the cladding in an optical fiber?

(b) To reflect light back into the core

Explanation: The cladding is a layer of material with a lower refractive index than the
core, and it helps to reflect light back into the core through total internal reflection.
This prevents the light from escaping the fiber and ensures it remains confined to the
core.

15. What is the role of the fiber optic cable’s jacket?

(c) To protect the fiber from physical damage and environmental factors

Explanation: The jacket of a fiber optic cable provides physical protection to the
fibers from damage caused by impacts, bending, and environmental conditions. It also
helps prevent moisture and contaminants from affecting the fiber.

16. What type of light source is typically used in optical

fiber communication?

(a) Laser diodes

Explanation: Laser diodes are commonly used in optical fiber communication

because they produce coherent light with a narrow wavelength spectrum, which is
ideal for minimizing signal loss and dispersion over long distances.

17. Which of the following is a typical application of fiber

optics?
(a) High-speed internet transmission

Explanation: Fiber optic cables are widely used in high-speed internet and
telecommunications because they can transmit data over long distances with high
bandwidth and low signal loss compared to copper cables.

18. What is the typical loss mechanism for signal

transmission in optical fibers?

(c) Attenuation

Explanation: Attenuation refers to the gradual loss of signal strength as it travels

through the fiber due to scattering, absorption, and bending losses. Minimizing
attenuation is crucial for long-distance transmission.

19. Which optical fiber property determines its data

transmission capacity?

(b) Bandwidth

Explanation: The bandwidth of an optical fiber determines how much data can be
transmitted over the fiber in a given period. Single-mode fibers typically offer higher
bandwidth than multi-mode fibers due to lower dispersion.

20. What is the function of an optical fiber splice?

(a) To join two optical fibers together

Explanation: An optical fiber splice is used to connect two fibers end-to-end to form
a continuous optical path. Splicing is typically done to repair fiber breaks or extend
the fiber optic network.

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1. Acceptance Angle and Numerical Aperture in Optical Fiber

Acceptance Angle:
The acceptance angle is the maximum angle at which light can enter the optical fiber
and still be transmitted through it by total internal reflection. This angle is measured
with respect to the axis of the fiber.

The acceptance angle (θ0\theta_0θ0) is related to the numerical aperture (NA) of the
fiber and can be derived using the following equation:

sin⁡θ0=NA\sin \theta_0 = \text{NA}sinθ0=NA

This means the larger the numerical aperture, the larger the acceptance angle, which
allows more light to enter the fiber.

Numerical Aperture (NA):

The numerical aperture (NA) is a measure of the light-gathering ability of the

optical fiber. It is defined as:

NA=n12−n22\text{NA} = \sqrt{n_1^2 - n_2^2}NA=n12−n22

Where:

• n1n_1n1 = refractive index of the core of the optical fiber.

• n2n_2n2 = refractive index of the cladding of the optical fiber.

The NA determines how much light the fiber can accept and is crucial in designing
fiber-optic communication systems. A higher NA allows more light to enter the fiber
and improves the fiber's light-carrying capacity.

Relation Between Acceptance Angle and Numerical Aperture:

By combining the equations for NA and Acceptance Angle, we have:

sin⁡θ0=n12−n22\sin \theta_0 = \sqrt{n_1^2 - n_2^2}sinθ0=n12−n22

This shows the relationship between the acceptance angle and the numerical aperture
of an optical fiber.

2. Acceptance Angle in Optical Fiber:

The acceptance angle is the maximum angle at which a light ray can strike the fiber's
core-cladding interface and still be guided through the fiber by total internal reflection.
Light entering the fiber at an angle larger than this will not undergo total internal
reflection and will escape the fiber, leading to signal loss.

The acceptance angle depends on the refractive indices of the core and cladding of the
optical fiber. A fiber with a higher NA (numerical aperture) will have a larger
acceptance angle, making it more sensitive to light entering from a wide range of
angles.

3. Differences Between Step-Index and Graded-Index Optical

Fiber:

Property Step-Index Optical Fiber Graded-Index Optical Fiber

The refractive index of the The refractive index
Refractive core is uniform, but the gradually decreases from
Index Profile refractive index of the the center of the core to
cladding is lower. the cladding.
Light propagation is
Light travels in discrete smoother, with reduced
Light
modes, leading to more dispersion due to gradual
Propagation
dispersion. change in refractive
index.
The refractive index of
Core The core has a uniform the core decreases
Structure refractive index profile. gradually from the center
to the edge.
Suitable for long-distance
Suitable for short-distance
Applications communication due to
communication.
reduced modal dispersion.
Higher bandwidth due to
Bandwidth Lower bandwidth. minimized modal
dispersion.