Channeling of radiation in a four-layer waveguide with an absorbing cladding

Authors
Shutyi, AM Sementsov, DI Sannikov, DG
Citation
Am. Shutyi et al., Channeling of radiation in a four-layer waveguide with an absorbing cladding, J COMMUN T, 45(6), 2000, pp. 607-611
Citations number
11
Categorie Soggetti
Information Tecnology & Communication Systems
Journal title
JOURNAL OF COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY AND ELECTRONICS
ISSN journal
10642269 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
6
Year of publication
2000
Pages
607 - 611
Database
ISI
SICI code
1064-2269(200006)45:6<607:CORIAF>2.0.ZU;2-V
Abstract
The dispersion equation for waveguide modes of a four-layer planar structur e with an absorbing cladding is analyzed. It is shown that the maximum mode absorption is observed close to the cutoff thickness and that the structur e can operate as a single-mode waveguide due to absorption.