Q4) Problem 31 Page 47 Components of some computers communicate with each other through optical fibers having an index of refraction n = 1.55. What time in nanoseconds is required for a signal to travel 0.200 m through such a fiber? (Ans: 1.03 ns)

Q4) Problem 31 Page 47 Components of some computers communicate with each other through optical fibers having an index of refraction n = 1.55. What time in nanoseconds is required for a signal to travel 0.200 m through such a fiber? (Ans: 1.03 ns)

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Q4) Problem 31 Page 47
Components of some computers communicate with each other through optical fibers having an
index of refraction n = 1.55. What time in nanoseconds is required for a signal to travel 0.200 m
through such a fiber?
(Ans: 1.03 ns)

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