Two-dimensional analysis of a dielectric waveguide mirror

Author

Lau, S.T. ; Ballantyne, J.M.

Author_Institution

Sch. of Electr. Eng., Cornell Univ., Ithaca, NY, USA

Volume

15

Issue

3

fYear

1997

fDate

3/1/1997 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

551

Lastpage

558

Abstract

We present the two-dimensional (2-D) mode numerical analysis of a dielectric waveguide mirror with arbitrary structure angle. This work is an extension of a previously reported one-dimensional (1-D) mode analysis which accounts for the transverse variation, in addition to the lateral, of the waveguide modes. Inclusion of the transverse confinement is very important and has a significant effect on the predicted characteristics of the dielectric mirror. The dependence of the modal reflection on mode confinement and transverse and lateral mirror tilt is evaluated. In addition, the farfield is predicted and results in an unusual and unique crescent shaped distribution for angled incidence to the mirror. These mirrors are finding increasing use in many optical devices and systems including turning mirrors, lasers, and optical switches and couplers. With this expanding application, the characterization of these mirrors is paramount

Keywords

laser mirrors; laser modes; light reflection; numerical analysis; optical couplers; optical switches; optical waveguide components; optical waveguide theory; reflectivity; 1D mode analysis; 2D analysis; angled incidence; arbitrary structure angle; dielectric mirror; dielectric waveguide mirror; farfield; integrated optics; laser mirrors; lasers; lateral mirror tilt; modal reflection; mode confinement; optical devices; optical switches; transverse confinement; transverse mirror tilt; transverse variation; turning mirrors; two-dimensional analysis; unique crescent shaped distribution; waveguide modes; Dielectrics; Laser modes; Mirrors; Numerical analysis; Optical devices; Optical reflection; Optical switches; Optical waveguides; Turning; Two dimensional displays;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Lightwave Technology, Journal of

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0733-8724

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/50.557573

Filename

557573