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Optics
Hologram Diffraction Calculator
Find the diffraction angle of light leaving a holographic grating for any order, wavelength, and incident angle. Useful for designing holographic optical elements, spectrometers, and display systems.
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Optics
Optical Power Budget Calculator
Determine whether a fiber optic link has enough signal margin by calculating the power budget. Use it when designing or troubleshooting single-mode or multimode fiber runs.
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Key differences
| Hologram Diffraction Calculator | Optical Power Budget Calculator | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Optics | Optics |
| Inputs required | 4 | 5 |
| Result | Diffraction Angle (degrees) | Power Budget Margin (dB) |
| What it does | Find the diffraction angle of light leaving a holographic grating for any order, wavelength, and incident angle. Useful for designing holographic optical elements, spectrometers, and display systems. | Determine whether a fiber optic link has enough signal margin by calculating the power budget. Use it when designing or troubleshooting single-mode or multimode fiber runs. |