A comparison of eigenmode and Fourier modal algorithms for simulation of 3D photonic nanostructures

Paper in proceedings (conference paper)

en

Two independent implementations of frequency-domain modal methods for the modeling of three-dimensional (3D) photonic structures are compared, namely 3D bidirectional eigenmode expansion and propagation algorithm (BEP) and aperiodic rigorous coupled wave analysis (aRCWA). Whereas in the BEP case, the eigenmodes, are searched numerically using a full vector finite-difference (or finite-element) modesolver, both modesolver and propagation schemes rely on the combined aRCWA algorithm. Based on such comparison of these techniques, their practical applicability is discussed.

eigenmode expansion and propagation, Fourier modal techniques, integrated optics, numerical modeling, optical waveguides

2011-12-01

European Optical Society

Hannover

978-3-00-033711-6

Proc. 1st EOS Topical Meeting on Micro- and Nano-Optoelectronic Systems

4741-1–4741-2

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