Title :
Accurate finite difference beam propagation method for complex integrated optical structures
Author :
Rasmussen, Thomas ; Povlsen, Jorn Hedegaard ; Bjarklev, Anders
Author_Institution :
Center for Broadband Telecommun., Tech. Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby, Denmark
fDate :
3/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A simple and effective finite-difference beam propagation method in a z-varying nonuniform mesh is developed. The accuracy and computation time for this method are compared with a standard finite-difference method for both the 3-D and 2-D versions.<>
Keywords :
finite difference methods; integrated optics; optical waveguide theory; complex integrated optical structures; computation time; finite difference beam propagation method; z-varying nonuniform mesh; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Finite difference methods; Integrated optics; Interpolation; Optical propagation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Refractive index;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
