Title :
Comparison of numerical computations of optical-waveguide transmission parameters
Author :
Arnold, J.M. ; Crone, G.A.E. ; Clarricoats, P.J.B.
Author_Institution :
Queen Mary College, Department of Elecronic Engineering, London, UK
Abstract :
Two numerical techniques for the computation of the phase and group velocities of an inhomogeneous optical waveguide are compared. It is concluded that direct solution of the original differential equation is the most effective method.
Keywords :
numerical methods; optical waveguide theory; group velocity; inhomogeneous optical waveguide; numerical computations; optical waveguide transmission properties; phase velocity;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19770201
