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Physics

Coupling Efficiency

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In fiber optics, a misalignment of just 1 µm can reduce coupling efficiency below 10%, losing 90% of the light signal.

Why this is interesting

Why does your phone charge slower when it's not perfectly centered on a wireless pad, and how can a tiny misalignment in a fiber optic cable kill an internet connection?