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A dielectric fibre with a refractive index higher than its surrounding region is a form of dielectric waveguide which represents a possible medium for the guided transmission of energy at optical frequencies. The particular type of dielectric-fibre waveguide discussed is one with a circular cross-section. The choice of the mode of propagation for a fibre waveguide used for communication purposes is governed by consideration of loss characteristics and information capacity. Dielectric loss, bending loss and radiation loss are discussed, and mode stability, dispersion and power handling are examined with respect to information capacity. Physical-realisation aspects are also discussed. Experimental investigations at both optical and microwave wavelengths are included.

Inspec keywords: measurement; standards; high-frequency measurement; power measurement; waveguides; optical systems; bolometers

Subjects: Waveguides and microwave transmission lines; Waveguide and microwave transmission line components; Optical instruments and techniques; Optical elements, devices and systems

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