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A ray approach to scattering in optical fibres

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The problem of scattering in optical fibres is approached by means of a ray theory and by considering both the parameters that characterize each ray congruence. Starting from a general transport equation a two-variable diffusion equation is derived and its field of validity is discussed. Preliminary results (steadystate power distribution among ray congruences; steady-state attenuation and steady-state length) are given in some simple but common cases. These results permit interesting comparisons with other theories.

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    P. Di Vita & U. Rossi

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Di Vita, P., Rossi, U. A ray approach to scattering in optical fibres. Opt Quant Electron 12, 221–230 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00620039

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