Surface Wave Mode Coupling of Straight and Curved Dielectric Optical Waveguides.

Abstract

The objective of this research project was to investigate, both theoretically and experimentally, the optical wave guiding properties of dielectric channels used in integrated optics. The goal was to develop knowledge essential in specification, design and utilization of optical integrated circuits. More specifically it includes the development of: Guidelines for design of dielectric channel waveguides having desirable propagation, loss and radiation characteristics; Guidelines for spacing two dielectric channel waveguides so as to avoid coupling between them; Guidelines for design of bends in dielectric channel waveguides so as to minimize the radiation loss by the bend, or to use the radiation from the bend in a controlled manner; and, Design criteria for optical components such as directional couplers, isolators, channels, selectors, frequency selectors, etc.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA005716

Entities

People

  • David Chang
  • Frank S. Barnes
  • S. W. Maley

Organizations

  • University of Colorado Boulder

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Circuits
  • Couplings
  • Design Criteria
  • Frequency
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Integrated Optics
  • Optical Waveguides
  • Photonic Integrated Circuits
  • Radiation
  • Surface Waves
  • Waveguides
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Electronics Engineering
  • Optical Fiber Sensing and Electromagnetic Propagation.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space