Open AccessFull-vectorial finite-difference analysis of microstructured optical fibers
Author(s) -
Ziwei Zhu,
Thomas G. Brown
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.10.000853
Subject(s) - optics , microstructured optical fiber , optical fiber , finite difference method , materials science , modal analysis , modal , finite difference , graded index fiber , physics , finite element method , fiber optic sensor , mathematics , mathematical analysis , polymer chemistry , thermodynamics
In this paper we present a full-vectorial finite-difference analysis of microstructured optical fibers. A new mode solver is described which uses Yee's 2-D mesh and an index averaging technique. The modal characteristics are calculated for both conventional optical fibers and microstructured optical fibers. Comparison with previous finite difference mode solvers and other numerical methods is made and excellent agreement is achieved.