Leaky modes in multilayer uniaxial optical waveguides

The propagation characteristics of the leaky modes in planar anisotropic waveguides with a multilayer structure have been investigated by means of a compact rigorous formalism. The leakage losses and leaky transition angle have been studied for the fundamental and first hybrid modes. An inhomogeneou...

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Autores: Torner Sabata, Lluís|||0000-0002-6491-4210, Canal Bienzobas, Fernando, Hernández Marco, Jordi|||0000-0002-4373-0439
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Fecha de publicación:1990
País:España
Institución:Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)
Repositorio:UPCommons. Portal del coneixement obert de la UPC
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:upcommons.upc.edu:2117/87738
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/2117/87738
https://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.29.002805
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Integrated optics
Òptica integrada
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Sumario:The propagation characteristics of the leaky modes in planar anisotropic waveguides with a multilayer structure have been investigated by means of a compact rigorous formalism. The leakage losses and leaky transition angle have been studied for the fundamental and first hybrid modes. An inhomogeneous waveguide and buffered step index type structure have been discussed. Particular attention has been devoted to the variation of the loss coefficient of the leaky modes as a function of buffer thickness and buffer refractive index. A notably different behavior has been obtained for various configurations.