Title :
Radiation reduction due to a step profile in the upper face of a curved optical waveguide
Author :
Souza, R.M.D.F. ; Giarola, A.J.
Author_Institution :
Univ. for Dev. of State of Santa Catarina, Joinville, Brazil
Abstract :
In order to reduce the radiation in curved optical waveguides, the introduction of a step index of refraction profile in its upper face by means of diffusion (ion implantation) or by growth of a dielectric layer is discussed. Expressions are obtained for the propagation constants along the x and y directions of a rectangular dielectric waveguide with two layers, for the conversion coefficient, and for the attenuation coefficient.<>
Keywords :
optical losses; optical waveguide theory; rectangular waveguides; refractive index; attenuation coefficient; conversion coefficient; curved optical waveguide; propagation constants; radiation reduction; rectangular dielectric waveguide; refractive index profile; step; step profile; upper face; Equations; Integrated optics; Optical devices; Optical losses; Optical refraction; Optical waveguides; Particle beam optics; Photonic integrated circuits; Power engineering and energy; Region 2;
Conference_Titel :
Antennas and Propagation Society International Symposium, 1990. AP-S. Merging Technologies for the 90's. Digest.
Conference_Location :
Dallas, TX, USA
DOI :
10.1109/APS.1990.115513
