Theoretical considerations
Optical interconnections
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Theoretical considerations
Optical interconnections

Author : Mathias PEZ

Publication date: November 10, 2001 | Lire en français

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2. Theoretical considerations

2.1 Propagation reminders

There are two approaches to understanding the propagation of electromagnetic radiation in fibers. A comparison of these two approaches will help us to understand the rest of the presentation. The first approach, which is simpler to equate, is based on the Snell-Descartes laws of geometrical optics. The second approach takes into account the fact that light is electromagnetic radiation, and is therefore based on the solution of Maxwell's equations.

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2.1.1 Geometric optical approach

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