The index of refraction of the core of a typical fiber optic is ncore = 1.46; the cladding has nclad = 1.4. Calculate the critical angles for the total internal reflection icrit and αcrit

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The index of refraction of the core of a typical fiber optic is ncore = 1.46; the cladding has nclad = 1.4.

Calculate the critical angles for the total internal reflection icrit and αcrit

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