Title :
FDTD-analysis of 3D-optical and optoelectronic waveguide-based devices
Author :
Zepparelli, F. ; Alimenti, F. ; Bassi, P. ; Mezzanotte, P. ; Roselli, L. ; Sorrentino, R.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electron. & Inf. Eng., Perugia Univ., Italy
Abstract :
In this paper we propose a special 2D version of the FDTD method for the rigorous analysis of 3D-optical and optoelectronic waveguide-based devices. By exploiting the characteristics of guiding structures, this technique allows a substantial reduction of the CPU-time and memory storage requirements. The method presented is then used to characterize the optical properties of a waveguide electro-absorption modulator.
Keywords :
electro-optical modulation; electroabsorption; finite difference time-domain analysis; optical waveguide components; optical waveguide theory; 2D FDTD analysis; 3D optical device; electro-absorption modulator; optoelectronic waveguide; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Finite difference methods; Frequency; Maxwell equations; Microwave devices; Microwave theory and techniques; Optical devices; Optical modulation; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant;
Conference_Titel :
Microwave Symposium Digest, 1999 IEEE MTT-S International
Conference_Location :
Anaheim, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5135-5
DOI :
10.1109/MWSYM.1999.779615
