Title :
Modal analysis of multi-quantum-well waveguides using the vector finite element method
Author :
Lu, Yilong ; Fernandez, F. Anibal
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Electr. & Electron. Eng., Nanyang Technol. Univ., Singapore
fDate :
5/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper presents the computer modelling and modal analysis of a complicated multi-quantum-well waveguide structure with active gain by using the modified vector finite element formulation. With the modified formulation, solving the resultant eigensystem by a subspace iteration sparse solver is made easier and faster. From the computing results, some interesting phenomena about the relations of field profiles to material parameters and waveguide structures are revealed and discussed
Keywords :
electrical engineering; electrical engineering computing; finite element analysis; iterative methods; optical waveguide theory; optical waveguides; semiconductor quantum wells; vectors; active gain; computer modelling; dielectric optical waveguide; eigensystem; field profiles; material parameters; modal analysis; modified vector finite element; multiquantum-well waveguides; subspace iteration sparse solver; vector finite element method; waveguide structures; Eigenvalues and eigenfunctions; Finite element methods; Modal analysis; Optical refraction; Optical scattering; Optical sensors; Optical waveguides; Quantum well devices; Semiconductor waveguides; Waveguide components;
Journal_Title :
Magnetics, IEEE Transactions on
