Fresnel Reflection
1. Reflection of a portion of the Light incident on a planar Interface between two homogeneous media
having different refractive indices. Fresnel reflection occurs at the air-glass interfaces at entrance and
exit ends of an optical fiber. Resultant Transmission losses (on the order of 4% per interface) can be
virtually eliminated by use of anti-reflection coatings or index matching material. 2. The reflection that
occurs at the planar Junction of two materials having different refractive indices. Fresnel reflection is
not a function of the angle of incidence.
Related Terms
Anti Reflection Coatings,
Back Reflection Optical Return Loss,
Distributed Bragg Reflection,
Fresnel Reflection,
Fresnel Reflection Loss,
Law of Reflection,
Multiple Reflection Noise,
Reflection,
Reflection Loss,
Total Internal Reflection,
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