Title :
`Free space radiation mode´ method for the analysis of propagation in optical waveguide devices
Author :
Smartt, C.J. ; Benson, T.M. ; Kendall, P.C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Nottingham Univ., UK
fDate :
2/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A radiation mode technique, first used in optical fibre theory, is used to study the propagation of waves in practical optoelectronic devices. The method is validated against other techniques for step discontinuities, tapers, air-gaps and Y junctions. The solution deals successfully with reflected waves and is found to be accurate enough to be used for design purposes
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical design techniques; optical waveguide theory; Y junctions; air-gaps; design purposes; free space radiation mode method; integrated optoelectronics; optical waveguide devices; planar waveguide propagation analysis; practical optoelectronic devices; radiation mode technique; reflected waves; step discontinuities; tapers;
Journal_Title :
Optoelectronics, IEE Proceedings J
