Loss due to the diffraction of light when it strikes on the irregularities formed during the
manufacturing process of the fiber optics.
A. Absorption loss
B. Attenuation
C. Bending loss
D. Rayleigh scattering loss

1 Answer

Answer :

D. Rayleigh scattering loss

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