Title :
Reformulation of the coupled-mode theory of multiwaveguide systems
Author :
W. Streifer;M. Osinski;A. Hardy
Author_Institution :
Bell Communications Research, Red Bank, NJ, USA
Abstract :
We show that by proper reformulation the coupled-mode theory of Hardy and Streifer can be reconciled with that of Haus et al based on a variational principle. The new formulation has the merit of leading to simpler coupled-mode equations while giving marginally more accurate results.
Keywords :
"Transmission line matrix methods","Dielectric losses","Waveguide theory","Tellurium","Propagation constant","Isolation technology","Lead","Differential equations"
Journal_Title :
Journal of Lightwave Technology
DOI :
10.1109/JLT.1987.1075392
