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Analysis of optical waveguide structures by use of a combined finite-difference/finite-difference time-domain method

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We present a method for full-wave characterization of optical waveguide structures. The method computes mode-propagation constants and cross-sectional field profiles from a straightforward discretization of Maxwell’s equations. These modes are directly excited in a three-dimensional finite-difference time-domain simulation to obtain optical field transmission and reflection coefficients for arbitrary waveguide discontinuities. The implementation uses the perfectly-matched-layer technique to absorb both guided modes and radiated fields. A scattered-field formulation is also utilized to allow accurate determination of weak scattered-field strengths. Individual three-dimensional waveguide sections are cascaded by S-parameter analysis. A complete 104-section Bragg resonator is successfully simulated with the method.

© 2002 Optical Society of America

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