Title :
A finite-difference vector beam propagation method for three-dimensional waveguide structures
Author :
Huang, W.-P. ; Xu, C.L. ; Chaudhuri, S.K.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Waterloo Univ., Ont., Canada
Abstract :
A finite-difference vector beam propagation method (FD-VBPM) for three-dimensional waveguide structures is developed. The polarization dependence and coupling of the optical guided-waves in the 3-D structures can be modeled and simulated.<>
Keywords :
difference equations; light polarisation; optical waveguide theory; 3D waveguide structures; finite-difference vector beam propagation method; optical fibres; optical guided-waves; polarisation coupling; polarization dependence; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Finite difference methods; Optical distortion; Optical fiber polarization; Optical propagation; Optical refraction; Optical sensors; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
