Title :
The complex propagation constant of multilayer waveguides: an algorithm for a personal computer
Author :
Schlereth, K.H. ; Tacke, M.
Author_Institution :
Fraunhofer-Inst. fur Phys., Messtech., Freiburg, West Germany
fDate :
4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
An algorithm for the calculation of the propagation constant of integrated-optics waveguides is developed. The waveguide may consist of any number of layers with complex refractive indexes due to gain and loss. It allows the additional determination of the field distribution. Thus, all parameters necessary for heterostructure laser development can be calculated. The resulting program was run on a personal computer; numerical results are presented
Keywords :
integrated optics; microcomputer applications; optical waveguide theory; physics computing; algorithm; complex propagation constant; complex refractive indexes; field distribution; gain; heterostructure laser development; integrated-optics waveguides; loss; multilayer waveguides; personal computer; program; DH-HEMTs; Laser modes; Microcomputers; Nonhomogeneous media; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Propagation constant; Refractive index; Waveguide lasers; Waveguide theory;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
