Which limitation arises in fiber optic communication when employing polarization-maintaining fibers curved sharply?

💡 Explanation

Increased polarization mode dispersion occurs because tight bends degrade the designed birefringence of the fiber; mode coupling distorts the intended polarization state, therefore increasing dispersion rather than reducing scattering. Four-wave mixing and chromaticity aren't directly influenced by bend-induced polarization changes.

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