Simplified Model for Light Propagation in Graded-Index-Medium

Rabi Ibrahim Rabady

Electrical Engineering Department, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Irbid, Jordan.

DOI: 10.4236/opj.2013.37054                

Abstract

Using the ray theory of light, a simple theoretical model for the power evolution of a propagating light in graded-index-medium is presented. This work can be useful for different engineering applications that utilize graded-index-material, and for further understanding of natural phenomena that depends on light propagation in graded-index-medium.

Keywords

Graded-Index Medium; Fresnel Reflection; Power Evolution

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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