Leaky Ray
In an optical fiber, a Ray for which geometric optics would predict total internal Reflection at the boundary between the Core and the cladding, but which suffers Loss by virtue of the curved core boundary.
Note: Leaky rays correspond to leaky (i.e. , tunneling) Modes in the terminology of mode descriptors. Synonym: tunneling ray.
Related Terms
Axial Ray,
Cladding Ray,
Direct Ray,
Emergent Ray,
Guided Ray,
Leaky Mode,
Leaky Ray,
Meridional Ray,
Ray,
Refracted Ray,
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