signaldispersion
Signal dispersion refers to the phenomenon in which different frequency components of a signal travel at different speeds through a transmission medium, causing the signal to spread out over time. This effect is particularly relevant in communication systems, fiber optics, and wireless transmissions, where maintaining signal integrity is crucial for accurate data transmission.
In optical fiber communication, signal dispersion arises due to variations in the refractive index of the fiber
In wireless communication, dispersion can result from multipath propagation, where signals take different paths to the
Signal dispersion can be quantified using parameters such as the dispersion coefficient (measured in picoseconds per