A multimode step-index fiber has a core refractive index of 1.5 and relative refractive index difference of 1%. The length of the optical link is 6 km. Estimate the RMS pulse broadening due to intermodal dispersion on the link.

Correct Answer: 86.7 ns
The RMS pulse broadening due to intermodal dispersion is obtained by the equation is given below: σs = Ln1Δ/2√3c Where σs = RMS pulse broadening L = length of optical link C = velocity of light in vacuum n1 = core refractive index.