Dispersion in optical fibers In an optical medium, such as fiber, there are three types of dispersion, chromatic, modal, and material. Chromatic Dispersion Chromatic dispersion results from the spectral width of the emitter. The spectral width determines the number of different wavelengths that are emitted from the LED or laser. The smaller the spectral...
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