Title :
A Simple Full-Vectorial Finite-Difference Equation for Arbitrarily Positioned Dielectric Interfaces
Author :
Thomas, Nathan ; Sewell, Phillip ; Benson, Trevor M.
Author_Institution :
Stirling Dynamics Ltd., Bristol, UK
Abstract :
A new, simple, full-vectorial finite-difference equation is derived that allows the interfaces on rectangular dielectric waveguides to be positioned arbitrarily between mesh points.
Keywords :
dielectric waveguides; finite difference methods; arbitrarily positioned dielectric interfaces; full vectorial finite difference equation; mesh points; rectangular dielectric waveguides; Dielectric interface; finite-difference; full- vectorial;
Journal_Title :
Photonics Technology Letters, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/LPT.2009.2028894
