Title :
Higher-mode cutoff in elliptical dielectric waveguides
Author :
Cozens, J.R. ; Dyott, R.B.
Author_Institution :
Imperial College, Department of Electrical Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
The conditions for higher-mode cutoff in dielectric wave-guides of elliptical cross-section are derived. A table of values of the waveguide parameter V at higher-mode cutoff is given together with a curve showing the variation with ellipticity from circular to slab guide.
Keywords :
dielectric waveguides; optical fibres; elliptical dielectric waveguides; higher mode cutoff conditions; waveguide parameter;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19790401
