A multimode fiber has RMS pulse broadening per km of 12ns/km and 28ns/km due to material dispersion and intermodal dispersion resp. Find the total RMS pulse broadening.

Correct Answer: 30.46ns/km
The overall dispersion in multimode fibers comprises both chromatic and intermodal terms. The total RMS pulse broadening σT is given by Where σm = RMS pulse broadening due to material dispersion σi = RMS pulse broadening due to intermodal dispersion.