Title :
Analysis of unidirectional grating-assisted co-directional couplers by transfer matrix method
Author :
West, Brian R. ; Plant, David V.
Author_Institution :
McGill Univ., Montreal
Abstract :
The unidirectional grating-assisted co-directional coupler is the basis for a new generation of photonic devices. We analyze this device by the transfer matrix method, which leads to a simple explanation of its unidirectional coupling properties.
Keywords :
diffraction gratings; matrix algebra; optical couplers; codirectional couplers; photonic devices; transfer matrix method; unidirectional coupling properties; unidirectional grating; Bragg gratings; Couplers; Image segmentation; Optical modulation; Optical refraction; Optical variables control; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant; Refractive index; Transmission line matrix methods; couplers; gratings; photonics;
Conference_Titel :
Photonics in Switching, 2007
Conference_Location :
San Francisco, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-1121-1
Electronic_ISBN :
1-4244-1122-X
DOI :
10.1109/PS.2007.4300760
