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Test Problems – 2

1. Compare the waveguiding nature of hollow core metal waveguides with the dielectric
ones discussed in the class. Can you imagine a few advantages and disadvantages of the
two types of the waveguides.
2. The optimization of the attenuation of optical signals in propagation through silica-based
fibres has matured now to what is shown below. By preferring light of wavelength
1.55 𝜇𝑚 over 1.3 𝜇𝑚 for optical communication, how much optical power saving can
be achieved in a fibre of length 100 𝑘𝑚.

3. A planar waveguide of thickness d and refractive indices n1 (core) and n2 (clad) is shown
below (left image). Light is guided through the length, along z-direction. Describe the
boundary conditions and derive the complete field solutions for all possible TE modes.
You will need to check your notes again for this.

4. Light of wavelength 𝜆0 is launched from air into the above waveguide (right image) at
an incident angle i such that it makes angle θ from the axis (z-direction) of the waveguide.
In the single mode operation, the light is launched at i = 5 degrees. Find the propagation
constant of the guided mode.
5. For symmetric planar waveguides having step index profile as discussed in the class,
derive the solutions (field functions) for the TM modes. Also, find the extent up to which
the decaying fields reach the clad, away from the core/clad interface.

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6. In the above waveguide, the longitudinal component of the fields can be ignored. Show
that the longitudinal component of the TE and TM modes is indeed negligibly small.
7. For a step index fibre having core diameter of 5 𝜇 and refractive indices of core and clad
regions as 1.5 and 1.48, respectively, light at wavelength 1.3 𝜇𝑚 is launched at one end.
For the highest light coupling efficiency what should be the largest angle that the rays
would make from the axis of the fibre. How can one achieve it in experiments.
8. Recall the discussions in the class on TE modes of a symmetric planar waveguide which
operates in single mode at excitation wavelength of 𝜆0 = 1.6 𝜇𝑚. Draw the modal field
profiles of all the possible modes of the same waveguide if excited at wavelength 𝜆0 /3
9. For a step index thin rectangular waveguide with 𝑛1 = 1.5 and 𝑛2 = 1.48, what should
be the thickness 𝑑 so that it behaves as a single mode waveguide at excitation wavelength
of 1.6 𝜇𝑚. For the same waveguide but having a different material at the clad region,
what should be the value of 𝑛2 so that it can support at least 3 modes.
10. A step index fibre having 𝑛1 = 1.6 and 𝑛2 = 1.56 works as a single mode waveguide
for light field of wavelength 𝜆0 = 1.5 𝜇𝑚. What would be the wavelength of the light
for which there exist three guided modes in total in the same fibre. Draw the radial and
complete modal field distributions in those allowed modes.
11. If 𝑛1 and 𝑛2 are refractive indices of the core and clad, and the operating wavelength is
𝜆0 , under optimal conditions, derive an expression for the best speed of communication
possible in the above fibre.
12. A 100 km long step index fibre is to be chosen for optical communication purpose and
hence tests with white/broadband light are being carried out. Write five most important
reasons/observations which will help you choose the right one for best of the purpose,
i.e., fastest communication.
13. Derive an expression for the material dispersion parameter for a single mode optical fibre
such that for a length 𝐿 = 100 𝑚 of the fibre, the material dispersion is 50 𝑝𝑠/𝑘𝑚. 𝑛𝑚
at 𝜆0 = 1.5 𝜇𝑚.

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