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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Computational Electromagnetics
    • Materials Science

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    • Periodic dielectric gratings are crucial optical components.
    • Existing methods like Rigorous Coupled-Wave Analysis (RCWA) face limitations with certain structures.
    • Accurate simulation of gratings with moderate to low index contrasts is essential for applications in 3D printing and ceramics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To present a semi-analytical Fourier modal method (FMM) adapted for general periodic anisotropic dielectric gratings.
    • To enhance numerical stability and accuracy, particularly for structures with evanescent waves.
    • To enable stable analysis of multilayer grating structures.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilizes a semi-analytical Fourier modal method (FMM).
    • Incorporates stabilized wave propagation operators for improved numerical performance.
    • Employs the Redheffer star product for stable cascading of scattering matrices in multilayer structures.
    • Compares results with finite element methods and existing literature.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed FMM demonstrates improved numerical stability and accuracy.
    • Successfully handles structures with evanescent waves.
    • Provides stable analysis for multilayer periodic anisotropic gratings.
    • Numerical examples validate the method's efficiency and accuracy.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed semi-analytical FMM offers a robust and accurate alternative for simulating dielectric gratings.
    • The method is suitable for materials used in dielectric 3D printing and ceramics.
    • It paves the way for more reliable design and analysis of advanced optical components.