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Practical vectorial mode solver for dielectric waveguides based on finite differences
Optics Letters
|June 13, 2025
Summary
A new numerical solver accurately models dielectric waveguides using a finite-difference method for electric fields. This approach enhances boundary condition enforcement and reduces errors for precise propagation constant and mode profile calculations.
Area of Science:
- Computational electromagnetics
- Waveguide theory
- Numerical analysis
Background:
- Dielectric waveguides are crucial in photonics and optical communications.
- Accurate modeling of wave propagation is essential for device design.
- Existing numerical methods can struggle with boundary conditions and discontinuities.
Purpose of the Study:
- To develop a robust finite-difference numerical solver for vector-wave equations.
- To implement an electric field formulation for enhanced accuracy.
- To improve the handling of boundary conditions and reduce numerical artifacts.
Main Methods:
- Finite-difference numerical solver
- Generalized eigenvalue problem formulation
- Incorporation of all three electric field components
- Self-consistent formulation for boundary conditions
Main Results:
- Accurate computation of propagation constants.
- Precise calculation of mode profiles.
- Reduced numerical artifacts at permittivity discontinuities.
- Validation using two representative waveguide structures
Conclusions:
- The developed solver accurately models dielectric waveguides.
- The electric field formulation improves boundary condition enforcement.
- This method offers a reliable tool for waveguide analysis and design.
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