Integrated Optics: Design and Modeling

Part 1 Introduction: history materials outline of the book. Part 2 Foundations: Helmholtz equations dielectric interfaces geometrical optics. Part 3 Waveguide theory: general remarks formulations of the eigenvalue problem power flux in waveguides dispersion universal approximation schemes weakly guiding waveguides analytical solutions slab waveguides separable eigenvalue problems geometrical optics of the waveguide. Part 4 Beam propagation: fundamental principles classical BPM diffraction integrals improved BPM algorithms vectorial beam propagation method bidirectional beam propagation application of the BPM. Part 5 Mode conversion: Hermite-Gaussian beams coupling of gaussian beams gaussian optics fiber-to-chip coupling by microlenses optical tapers. Part 6 Codirectional coupling: coupled mode theory uniform directional couplers symmetrical couplers asymmetrical couplers transfer matrix theory Machzehnder devices directional couplers with periodic overlay. Part 7 Contradirectional coupling: phenomenological coupled mode theory Bragg gratings contradirectional coupler. Part 8 Planar spectrographs: theory of planar spectrographs focussing reflection gratings phased arrays. Appendices: application of photonics computer aided engineering component cost modelling mathematical background.