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What are the differences between single-mode and multi-mode optical fibers?
Can you explain to me the differences between single-mode and multi-mode optical fibers?
Of course! Single-mode fibers have a smaller core diameter than multi-mode fibers, which allows for a more narrow range of angles of light that can pass through the fiber. This allows for less signal distortion and higher bandwidth, making single-mode fibers better for long distance communication. Multi-mode fibers have a larger core diameter, allowing for a wider range of angles of light to pass through. This can lead to more signal distortion, but multi-mode fibers are easier to work with and less expensive than single-mode fibers for short distance communication.