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✖Fiber Length refers to the measure of how long the fiber is.ⓘ Fiber Length [l]			+10% -10%
✖Constant Output Optical Power is the consistent, unchanging level of optical power emitted from an optical source.ⓘ Constant Output Optical Power [V_sc]			+10% -10%
✖Output Optical Power refers to the power of an optical device emitted or radiated.ⓘ Output Optical Power [V_opt]			+10% -10%

✖Scattering Loss is the reduction in optical power or light intensity caused by the scattering of photons as they interact with particles or irregularities in a medium.ⓘ Scattering Loss [α_sc]

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Scattering Loss

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`"α"_{"sc"} = ((4.343*10^5)/"l")*("V"_{"sc"}/"V"_{"opt"})`

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`"39.25222dB/m"=((4.343*10^5)/"442.92m")*("6.14V"/"153.38V")`

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Scattering Loss Solution

STEP 0: Pre-Calculation Summary

Formula Used

Scattering Loss = ((4.343*10^5)/Fiber Length)*(Constant Output Optical Power/Output Optical Power)
α_sc = ((4.343*10^5)/l)*(V_sc/V_opt)
This formula uses 4 Variables

Variables Used

Scattering Loss - (Measured in Decibel per Meter) - Scattering Loss is the reduction in optical power or light intensity caused by the scattering of photons as they interact with particles or irregularities in a medium.
Fiber Length - (Measured in Meter) - Fiber Length refers to the measure of how long the fiber is.
Constant Output Optical Power - (Measured in Volt) - Constant Output Optical Power is the consistent, unchanging level of optical power emitted from an optical source.
Output Optical Power - (Measured in Volt) - Output Optical Power refers to the power of an optical device emitted or radiated.

STEP 1: Convert Input(s) to Base Unit

Fiber Length: 442.92 Meter --> 442.92 Meter No Conversion Required
Constant Output Optical Power: 6.14 Volt --> 6.14 Volt No Conversion Required
Output Optical Power: 153.38 Volt --> 153.38 Volt No Conversion Required

STEP 2: Evaluate Formula

Substituting Input Values in Formula

α_sc = ((4.343*10^5)/l)*(V_sc/V_opt) --> ((4.343*10^5)/442.92)*(6.14/153.38)

Evaluating ... ...

α_sc = 39.2522156185441

STEP 3: Convert Result to Output's Unit

39.2522156185441 Decibel per Meter --> No Conversion Required

FINAL ANSWER

39.2522156185441 ≈ 39.25222 Decibel per Meter <-- Scattering Loss

(Calculation completed in 00.004 seconds)

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Scattering Loss Formula

Scattering Loss = ((4.343*10^5)/Fiber Length)*(Constant Output Optical Power/Output Optical Power)
α_sc = ((4.343*10^5)/l)*(V_sc/V_opt)

Why is Scattering Loss important?

Scattering loss is a crucial factor to consider in optical systems, particularly in telecommunications, fiber optics, and laser applications. Excessive scattering can lead to signal loss and reduced optical power, which can impact the performance of optical communication links and other systems.

How to Calculate Scattering Loss?

Scattering Loss calculator uses Scattering Loss = ((4.343*10^5)/Fiber Length)*(Constant Output Optical Power/Output Optical Power) to calculate the Scattering Loss, Scattering Loss, also known as optical scattering loss, refers to the reduction in optical power or light intensity caused by the scattering of photons as they interact with particles or irregularities in a medium. Scattering is a fundamental optical phenomenon where photons change their direction due to interactions with objects or particles smaller than the wavelength of light. Scattering Loss is denoted by α_sc symbol.

How to calculate Scattering Loss using this online calculator? To use this online calculator for Scattering Loss, enter Fiber Length (l), Constant Output Optical Power (V_sc) & Output Optical Power (V_opt) and hit the calculate button. Here is how the Scattering Loss calculation can be explained with given input values -> 39.25222 = ((4.343*10^5)/442.92)*(6.14/153.38).

FAQ

What is Scattering Loss?

Scattering Loss, also known as optical scattering loss, refers to the reduction in optical power or light intensity caused by the scattering of photons as they interact with particles or irregularities in a medium. Scattering is a fundamental optical phenomenon where photons change their direction due to interactions with objects or particles smaller than the wavelength of light and is represented as α_sc = ((4.343*10^5)/l)*(V_sc/V_opt) or Scattering Loss = ((4.343*10^5)/Fiber Length)*(Constant Output Optical Power/Output Optical Power). Fiber Length refers to the measure of how long the fiber is, Constant Output Optical Power is the consistent, unchanging level of optical power emitted from an optical source & Output Optical Power refers to the power of an optical device emitted or radiated.

How to calculate Scattering Loss?

Scattering Loss, also known as optical scattering loss, refers to the reduction in optical power or light intensity caused by the scattering of photons as they interact with particles or irregularities in a medium. Scattering is a fundamental optical phenomenon where photons change their direction due to interactions with objects or particles smaller than the wavelength of light is calculated using Scattering Loss = ((4.343*10^5)/Fiber Length)*(Constant Output Optical Power/Output Optical Power). To calculate Scattering Loss, you need Fiber Length (l), Constant Output Optical Power (V_sc) & Output Optical Power (V_opt). With our tool, you need to enter the respective value for Fiber Length, Constant Output Optical Power & Output Optical Power and hit the calculate button. You can also select the units (if any) for Input(s) and the Output as well.

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