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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Computational Electromagnetics
    • Nanophotonics

    Background:

    • The Fourier Modal Method (FMM) is a powerful technique for simulating light propagation.
    • Previous FMM formulations using adaptive coordinates and spatial resolution showed significant improvements.
    • Existing guidelines for mesh construction and parameter selection had limitations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a new FMM formulation that overcomes previous restrictions.
    • To develop a modularization principle for simplifying coordinate transformations.
    • To enhance the applicability of FMM for complex optical structures.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a novel FMM formulation with adaptive capabilities.
    • Introduction of a modularization principle for unit cell construction.
    • Analysis of convergence characteristics and parameter optimization.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated significant improvement in convergence characteristics.
    • Established a construction principle for suitable meshes.
    • Provided guidelines for optimal coordinate transformation parameters.
    • Overcame a key restriction in previous FMM construction guidelines.
    • Formulated a modularization principle easing coordinate transformation construction for complex unit cells.

    Conclusions:

    • The presented FMM formulation offers enhanced performance and broader applicability.
    • The modularization principle simplifies the design of optical devices with complex geometries.
    • This work advances FMM for efficient and accurate simulation of nanophotonic devices.