The Rayleigh scattering loss, which varies as __________ in a silica fiber.
Step 1: Understanding Rayleigh scattering.
- Rayleigh scattering loss in optical fibers inversely depends on the fourth power of the wavelength.
Step 2: Selecting the correct option.
Since Rayleigh scattering follows \(\lambda^{-4}\), the correct answer is (C).
The Rayleigh scattering loss, which varies as ……… in a silica fiber.