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Thin-films field-transfer matrix theory of planar multilayer waveguides and reflection from prism-loaded waveguides
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In this paper, a 2 × 2 matrix method is applied to planar multilayer optical waveguides to satisfy substrate-to-cover field transfer equations that reduce to the equation 0 for bound modes and leaky waves.Abstract:
A standard 2 × 2 matrix method-used in thin-film optics is applied to planar multilayer optical waveguides. All modes are required to satisfy substrate-to-cover field-transfer equations that reduce to the equation γcm11 + γcγsm12 + m21 + γsm22 = 0 for bound modes and leaky waves. Expressions are derived for the field profiles and the power in each medium. A first-order perturbation theory is developed and applied to absorbing multilayer guides and to the reflection of plane waves from the prism-loaded lossy multilayer guide. The latter leads to experimental arrangements for measuring losses in which the gap thickness and propagation constant are accessible parameters.read more
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