Analysis of 2D multimode interference structures

Author

Yehia, Ayman ; Khalil, Diaa

Author_Institution

MEMScAP Egypt, Cairo, Egypt

fYear

2002

fDate

2002

Firstpage

57

Lastpage

63

Abstract

We study the image formation in a two dimensional (2D) multimode dielectric waveguide. The studied waveguide is assumed to be multimode in the two transverse directions x and y. The conditions of single and multiple image formation are developed. New types of images are also found. The obtained results are verified using a 3D finite difference beam propagation method (FDBPM) technique. Based on the developed analysis, a 2D optical power splitter is investigated.

Keywords

finite difference methods; integrated optics; light interference; optical images; optical waveguide theory; 2D multimode interference structures; 2D optical power splitter; 3D FDBPM technique; 3D finite difference beam propagation method; image formation; multiple image formation; single image formation; two dimensional multimode dielectric waveguide; two transverse directions; Bandwidth; Dielectrics; Integrated optics; Interference; Optical add-drop multiplexers; Optical device fabrication; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Fibre and Optical Passive Components, 2002. Proceedings of 2002 IEEE/LEOS Workshop on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-7556-4

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/FOPC.2002.1015805

Filename

1015805