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Optics
Fiber Optic Loss Calculator
Computes total optical power loss in a fiber optic link by summing cable attenuation, connector insertion loss, and splice loss. Use it when planning network infrastructure or verifying a fiber link's power budget.
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Optics
Polarization & Malus Law Calculator
Calculates transmitted light intensity after passing through one or more polarizers using Malus's Law. Use it when designing optical systems, analyzing polarized filters, or studying light attenuation in physics labs.
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Key differences
| Fiber Optic Loss Calculator | Polarization & Malus Law Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 5 | 3 |
| Result | Total Optical Loss (dB) | Transmitted Intensity (W/m²) |
| What it does | Computes total optical power loss in a fiber optic link by summing cable attenuation, connector insertion loss, and splice loss. Use it when planning network infrastructure or verifying a fiber link's power budget. | Calculates transmitted light intensity after passing through one or more polarizers using Malus's Law. Use it when designing optical systems, analyzing polarized filters, or studying light attenuation in physics labs. |