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Discuss in brief single mode step index fiber and multi mode step index fiber.
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  • In step index fiber, the refractive index of core is uniform throughout and undergoes an abrupt change (step change) at the core cladding interface.

  • The refractive index profile is defined as:

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  • Depending upon number of modes propagated by the fiber we have single mode and multimode step index fibers.

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