Aperiodic differential method associated with FFF: an efficient electromagnetic computational tool for integrated optical waveguides modelization.

A reformulation of the differential theory associated with fast Fourier factorization used for periodic diffractive structures is presented. The incorporation of a complex coordinate transformation in the propagation equations allows the modeling of semi-infinite open problems through an artificially periodized space. Hence, the outgoing wave conditions of an open structure must be satisfied. On the other hand, the excitation technique must be adjusted to adapt with guided structures. These modifications turn the differential theory into an aperiodic tool used with guided optical structure. Our method is verified through numerical results and comparisons with the aperiodic Fourier modal method showing enhanced convergence and accuracy, especially when complex-shaped photonic guided devices are considered.

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