The challenges of modelling AWG multiplexers

Author

Lidgate, Simon C M ; Sewell, Phillip ; Benson, Trevor M. ; Bozeat, Robert J.

Volume

2

fYear

2004

fDate

4-8 July 2004

Firstpage

59

Abstract

Arrayed waveguide gratings (AWG), high performance optical (de)multiplexers, are central components in the realization of high-speed dense wavelength division multiplexing (DWDM) networks. However, their large size and structural complexity inhibit a thorough mathematical analysis, which restricts design. In this paper we adapt the finite difference-beam propagation modeling method (FD-BPM) to examine hitherto largely ignored effects in the function-critical arrayed waveguides (AW). Coupling effects are examined, along with higher-order grating modes, and their potential to increase the inter-channel crosstalk of the system, extending existing analysis.

Keywords

arrayed waveguide gratings; demultiplexing equipment; finite difference methods; light propagation; multiplexing equipment; optical crosstalk; optical fibre networks; wavelength division multiplexing; AWG multiplexer modelling; FD-BPM; arrayed waveguide gratings; coupling effects; dense wavelength division multiplexing; finite difference-beam propagation modeling method; function-critical arrayed waveguides; high performance optical multiplexers; high-speed DWDM networks; higher-order grating modes; inter-channel crosstalk; optical demultiplexers; Arrayed waveguide gratings; High speed optical techniques; Mathematical analysis; Optical arrays; Optical crosstalk; Optical devices; Optical fiber networks; Optical waveguide components; Optical waveguides; Wavelength division multiplexing;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transparent Optical Networks, 2004. Proceedings of 2004 6th International Conference on

Print_ISBN

0-7803-8343-5

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/ICTON.2004.1361969

Filename

1361969