Title :
Finite-Element Analysis of Dielectric Waveguides with Curved Boundaries
Author :
Welt, Daniel ; Webb, Jon
fDate :
7/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The modes of dielectric waveguides with curved boundaries are computed efficiently using a curved-sided (isoparametric) second-order finite element rather than the more usual triangular element. A novel way of placing the virtual boundary is described. Results are obtained for dielectric rod and elliptical waveguides, and compared with earlier results. The method is used to analyze a single-mode fiber-optical coupler.
Keywords :
Dielectrics; Electromagnetic propagation; Electromagnetic waveguides; Finite element methods; Microwave propagation; Optical fibers; Optical propagation; Optical waveguide components; Optical waveguides; Propagation constant;
Journal_Title :
Microwave Theory and Techniques, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TMTT.1985.1133032
