Which effect limits signal propagation distance in a single-mode optical fiber?

💡 Explanation

When light propagates through optical fiber, material absorption occurs because of interactions between photons and the fiber's molecular structure, converting optical energy into heat. Therefore Material absorption limits propagation distance, rather than dispersion, aberration or coupling which are minimised by using single-mode fibers.

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