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The maximum signal speed loss due to inclination would be sqrt(1+(1/refraction_index^2))-1, or around 20% for fiber described above. Although, in practice, the fiber would not be even close to its maximum angle.

But potentially, a lower refraction index fiber with a reflective coating would allow signals to travel faster.



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