Title :
Simplified numerical analysis of optical fibres and planar waveguides
Author :
Sammut, R.A. ; Pask, C.
Author_Institution :
Australian National University, Department of Applied Mathematics, Research School of Physical Sciences, Canberra, Australia
Abstract :
A convenient and efficient numerical technique is presented for determining modal properties of an optical fibre or planar waveguide. A simple recurrence relation, suitable for programming on only a pocket calculator, leads to parameters such as group velocity and cutoff wavelengths. The method is particularly useful for analysing single mode fibres, and an example of current interest is given.
Keywords :
integrated optics; optical fibres; optical waveguide theory; numerical analysis; optical fibres; planar waveguides; pocket calculator; single mode fibres;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19810074
