Abstract

A new derivation of the coupled-mode equations and coupling coefficient for the troublesome but important case of the Bragg reflection of TM guided waves in a corrugated, planar optical waveguide is presented. The technique solves the (approximate) wave equation directly and clarifies those features of the analysis that are essential to treat the problem correctly.

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