Title :
Numerical techniques for modeling guided-wave photonic devices
Author :
Scarmozzino, R. ; Gopinath, A. ; Pregla, R. ; Helfert, S.
Author_Institution :
RSoft Inc., Ossining, NY, USA
Abstract :
Accurate modeling of photonic devices is essential for the development of new, higher performance optical components required by current and future high-bandwidth communications systems. This paper reviews several key techniques for such modeling, many of which are used in commercial design tools. These include several mode-solving techniques, the beam propagation method, the method of lines, and the finite-difference time-domain technique.
Keywords :
finite difference time-domain analysis; method of lines; optical communication equipment; optical waveguide theory; beam propagation method; commercial design tools; finite-difference time-domain technique; guided-wave photonic device modelling; high-bandwidth communications systems; higher performance optical components; method of lines; mode-solving techniques; numerical techniques; Commercialization; Design automation; Finite difference methods; Numerical models; Optical design; Optical devices; Optical fiber devices; Optical propagation; Telecommunications; Time domain analysis;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/2944.826883
