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Acceptance Angle & Numerical Aperture - Fiber Optics in Medicine - Sec. 2 of 6

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Part of Fiber Optics in Medicine - Six Section Module

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Highlights: Student centered module on Acceptance Angles in Optical Fibers - does all light enter the fiber?

Abstract: Section 2 of the Fiber Optics in Medicine Module relates a colonoscopy patient scenario with a study of the concepts of acceptance angle, numerical aperture, and the purpose of cladding through an activity that investigates acceptance angle of laser light into a macroscopic, square acrylic rod that is submerged in air or water.

Resource Types: In-class activity, Lecture materials, Lab, Demonstration, Homework, Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access

Authors:

Nancy Donaldson

Rockhurst University

Charles Gosselin

Rockhurst University

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Physics Topics:

Optics > Geometrical Optics > Optical Instruments, Refraction - Flat Surfaces, Refractive Index, Total Internal Reflection

Optics > Modern Optics > Fiber Optics

Life Sciences Topics:

Cross-cutting Biological Concepts > Structure/Function Relationships > Visual

Medical Applications > Biomedical Imaging > Optical Imaging

Math Topics:

Algebra; Geometry; Trigonometry

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