Single mode rib optical waveguide modeling techniques
In this paper, a single mode rib optical waveguide is modeled using three distinct methods which include the finite difference method (FD), effective index method (El) and two dimensional beam propagation method (2D-BPM). Starting from the fundamental equations of Maxwell’s, the functionaliti...
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| Format: | Book Section |
| Language: | English |
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IEEE
2004
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.utm.my/6239/ http://eprints.utm.my/6239/1/01411124.pdf |
| Summary: | In this paper, a single mode rib optical waveguide is modeled using three distinct methods which include the finite difference method (FD), effective index method (El) and two dimensional beam propagation method (2D-BPM). Starting from the fundamental equations of Maxwell’s, the functionalities of the said methods in solving the wave equation are discussed. Using a standard rib optical waveguide structure, comparisons between the methods are made in terms of normalized propagation constant values and the obtained results are shown to have a good agreement. |
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