| The solution of the wave equation comprises of the general form |
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(34.21) |
| Thus in the absence of dispersion, pulses of arbitrary shape travel without distortion through the fiber. |
| Proof: |
| Let us consider the optical pulse at the input end of medium |
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(34.22) |
| f(t) is related to its counterpart, F(w) in the frequency domain as |
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(34.23) |
| After traveling a distance z |
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(34.24) |
Where |
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(34.25) |