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refractive index contrast
In an optical fiber, a measure of the relative difference in refractive index of the core and cladding. Note: Refractive index contrast, , is given by = (n12- n 22) / (2n12,) where n1 is the maximum refractive index in the core and n2 is the refractive index of the homogeneous cladding.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Telecommunications
- Category: General telecom
- Company: ATIS
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