Title :
Matrix method for determining propagation characteristics of optical waveguides
Author :
Sharma, Enakshi K. ; Ghatak, A.K. ; Goyal, I.C.
Author_Institution :
Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi, New Delhi, India
fDate :
8/1/1983 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We have transformed the scalar wave equation into a matrix eigenvalue equation, the diagonalization of which gives the guided modes and a discrete representation of the radiation modes. The method is simple and can be used for arbitrary refractive index profiles.
Keywords :
Matrices; Optical fibers; Optical planar waveguides; Planar optical waveguide; Boundary conditions; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Optical planar waveguides; Optical propagation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Partial differential equations; Stimulated emission; Transmission line matrix methods;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1983.1072026
