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Mode propagation and absorption loss in metal-clad periodic optical waveguides

Journal Article · · Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part A: Optics and Image Science
OSTI ID:245428
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  1. Jilin Univ., Changchun (China)

In terms of the mode eigenvalue equations are field distributions, calculations are performed for Au/InGaAsP/InP, air/Au/InGaAsP/InP, and Au/DiO{sub 2}InGaAsP/InP periodic optical waveguides. On the basis of the computed results, the coupling property in the periodic structure is analyzed, the mode split and the mode band formation of both TE and TM guided modes are described, and the effects of the thickness of the metal cladding and the oxide buffer layer on mode propagation and absorption loss are discussed for TE and TM guided modes as well as for the TM surface-plasma mode. Furthermore, the conversion from the surface-plasma wave to the guided wave for the TM mode is explained for Au/SiO{sub 2}/InGaAsP/InP periodic structures. 27 refs., 8 figs.

OSTI ID:
245428
Journal Information:
Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part A: Optics and Image Science, Journal Name: Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part A: Optics and Image Science Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 13; ISSN 0740-3232; ISSN JOAOD6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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