Numerical method for the calculation of mode fields and propagation constants in optical waveguides
- 1 November 1986
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in Journal of Lightwave Technology
- Vol. 4 (11) , 1626-1630
- https://doi.org/10.1109/JLT.1986.1074671
Abstract
The scalar wave equation for optical waveguides with arbitrary refractive index profiles is solved using a numerically stable integration method. The mode fields and the corresponding propagation constants are determined iteratively. Results for waveguides based on different well-known fabrication techniques are shown and the design of a new sensitive integrated optical switch is proposed.Keywords
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