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To Explain: The optical fibers are called light pipes.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
An optical fiber transmits light along its axis by the phenomenon of total internal reflection. Optical fiber consists of a core that is surrounded by a cladding layer. Both core and cladding are made up of dielectric materials.
Explanation:
Optical fiber works on the principle of total internal reflection such that the light signal can transmit from one place to another place with a minute loss of energy (negligible loss). The transmission losses are
An optical fiber is used to transmit light from one place to another place so they are called light pipes.
The light travels in a core in a guided manner, thereby the communication through the optical fiber called as an optical waveguide.
Conclusion:
The optical fiber is called a light pipe because it carries light from one place to another. Also, the light transmitted in the optical fiber in a guided manner so it is also known as a waveguide.
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