Interference of Light Waves in Optical Fiber

Authors

  • Clariza Aprilia Physics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Riau University, Indonesia
  • Melda Putri Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Riau
  • Retno Dwi Arianty Physics Education Study Program, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, University of Riau

Keywords:

Optical interference, Optical fiber, Graded index, OTDR reflectometry, SMS structure

Abstract

This study aims to identify light interference patterns in graded index multimode optical fibers by utilizing the optical time-domain reflectometry (OTDR) method. In this test, an optical fiber configuration with a singlemode-multimode-singlemode (SMS) structure is used as a measurement medium. This method allows monitoring of variations in light intensity caused by interference phenomena when light propagates through the fiber. The experimental results show that the interference pattern is strongly influenced by the characteristics of the light wavelength and the physical structure of the fiber, which is represented through changes in the reflection graph on the OTDR device. This finding confirms that the OTDR method can be used as an effective non-invasive technique for direct analysis and monitoring of optical fiber performance.

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2025-09-27

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Clariza Aprilia, Melda Putri, & Retno Dwi Arianty. (2025). Interference of Light Waves in Optical Fiber. Journal of Frontier Research in Science and Engineering, 3(3), 34–41. Retrieved from https://journal.riau-edutech.com/index.php/jofrise/article/view/142

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