Which consequence results when strong mechanical stress affects polymers in optical fibers?

💡 Explanation

Stress creates an anisotropic refractive index because chains align via stress-induced birefringence, therefore altering polarization. Stress does affect scattering/loss, rather than directly causing general material corrosion or light leakage.

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