The optical source used in a fiber is an injection laser with a relative spectral width σλ/λ of 0.0011 at a wavelength of 0.70μm. Estimate the RMS spectral width.

Correct Answer: 0.77 nm
The relative spectral width σλ/λ= 0.01 is given. The rms spectral width can be calculated as follows: σλ/λ = 0.0011 σλ = 0.0011λ = 0.0011*0.70*10-6 = 0.77 nm.