Beam-propagation method analysis of a nonlinear directional coupler

L. Thylén; E. M. Wright; J. V. Moloney; G. I. Stegeman; C. T. Seaton

doi:10.1364/ol.11.000739

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Beam-propagation method analysis of a nonlinear directional coupler

L. Thylén E. M. Wright J. V. Moloney G. I. Stegeman C. T. Seaton

Year: 1986 Journal: Optics Letters Vol: 11 (11)Pages: 739-739 Publisher: Optica Publishing Group

DOI: 10.1364/ol.11.000739

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Abstract

The beam-propagation method is employed to analyze nonlinear directional-coupler operation for various combinations nonlinear materials and initially mismatched guides. A mixed focusing-defocusing configuration is found optimal results.

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Optics Beam propagation method Power dividers and directional couplers Hybrid coupler Nonlinear system Beam (structure) Nonlinear optics Output coupler Light beam Materials science Refractive index Physics Laser

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