DocumentCode
499824
Title
How short can an adiabatic mode transformer be in a coupled waveguide system?
Author
Sun, Xiankai ; Liu, Hsi-Chun ; Yariv, Amnon
Author_Institution
Dept. of Appl. Phys., California Inst. of Technol., Pasadena, CA, USA
fYear
2009
fDate
2-4 June 2009
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We derive the shortest length of adiabatic mode transformers which keep the power scattered into unwanted modes below a certain level. The theory is well supported by the numerical results from a transfer matrix method.
Keywords
integrated optics; matrix algebra; optical transfer function; optical waveguides; adiabatic mode transformer; coupled waveguide system; transfer matrix method; Electrooptical waveguides; Integrated optics; Optical coupling; Optical devices; Optical refraction; Optical scattering; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant; Resonance light scattering; (130.2790) Guided waves; (130.3120) Integrated optics devices;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN
978-1-55752-869-8
Type
conf
Filename
5225185
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