Tutorial 1: Chapter 1(Review of Light Properties)

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Chapter 1: Review of Light Properties

1 Define a fiber-optic system.

2 List the advantages of fiber-optic cables compare to metallic cables.

3 List the disadvantages of fiber-optic cables compare to metallic cables.

4 Describe and draw block diagram a basic communication system.

5 Define optoelectronics.

6 List five application of fiber optic

1. Define the following terms : velocity of propagation, reflection, refraction, diffraction
and refractive index
2. Is speed of light in water is faster than in vacuum? Explain.
3. Find the range wavelength of visible light
4. What is refraction? What cause it? How is the angle of refraction measured?

5. How does light propagating along fiber?

6. Explain the concept of constructive and destructive interference with the aid of
diagrams.

7. What is the index of refraction in a medium where the speed of light is 1.5×108 m/s?
Answer: 2