In a step-index optical fiber

PHYSICS · Subjective · CBSE · Physics · Ray Optics and Optical Instruments · Ray Optics and Optical Instruments

Problem

In a step-index optical fiber, the core index is 1.49. The steepest ray of interest makes a 22∘22^{\circ} angle with the fiber axis while propagating inside the core. Determine the largest cladding refractive index that will still confine this ray by total internal reflection.

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