Dielectric Waveguide Theory

Author

Doerr, Christopher R. ; Kogelnik, Herwig

Author_Institution

Bell Labs., Holmdel, NJ

Volume

26

Issue

9

fYear

2008

fDate

5/1/2008 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

1176

Lastpage

1187

Abstract

We attempt a brief and broad overview and historical perspective of the theory of lightwave propagation in dielectric waveguides. This is a subject that is now documented by extensive literature. As our review task is limited by constraints in both space and time it will be illustrative rather than comprehensive. The illustrations are intended to highlight the principal concepts and theoretical approaches and refer the reader to the literature for detailed derivations and explanations. Our story celebrates a theory with a proud history of nearly 100 years, vibrant and rich in new ideas, and serving as the base for an increasing number of powerful applications.

Keywords

dielectric waveguides; electromagnetic wave propagation; dielectric waveguide theory; lightwave propagation theory; space constraints; time constraints; Dielectrics; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Microwave technology; Optical fiber communication; Optical planar waveguides; Optical waveguide theory; Optical waveguides; Planar waveguides; Waveguide theory; Dielectric materials; dielectic waveguides; optical fiber cables; optical fiber communication, optical fiber devices; optical planar waveguides; optical propagation; waveguide bends; waveguide theory; waveguides;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/JLT.2008.923632

Filename

4542882