Acceptance Cone

In Fiber optics, the cone within which Optical Power may be coupled into the bound Modes of an optical fiber. Note: The acceptance cone is derived by rotating the Acceptance Angle about the fiber axis.

See Acceptance Angle for more information.

Related Terms
Acceptance Angle, Acceptance Cone, Acceptance Pattern,

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