Title :
An analytic solution for mode coupling in optical waveguide branches
Author :
Burns, William K. ; Milton, A. Fenner
Author_Institution :
Naval Research Laboratory, Washington, DC, USA
fDate :
4/1/1980 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Mode coupling between local normal modes in branching and separating optical waveguides is treated. An analytic solution for power transfer is provided for structures whose shape has a particular functional form. Analytic results are compared to numerical calculations for linear branches. Numerical examples for the design of shaped structures fabricated with Ti:LiNbO3channel waveguides are given.
Keywords :
Coupled mode analysis; Optical planar waveguide couplers; Power dividers/combiners; Waveguide junctions; Arm; Electrooptical waveguides; Optical coupling; Optical design; Optical waveguides; Power dividers; Propagation constant; Shape; Switches; Waveguide components;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1980.1070501
