Weighted-index beam-propagation method for analysis of three-dimensional optical structures

IEE Proceedings: Optoelectronics

Volumn 144, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 197-202

  Khalil, D A M ^a   Amer, T A ^a  

^a The British University in Egypt   (Egypt)

Author keywords

Beam propagation method; Three dimensional optical structures; Weighted index method

Indexed keywords

COMPUTATIONAL COMPLEXITY; COMPUTER SIMULATION; EFFICIENCY; FAST FOURIER TRANSFORMS; INTEGRATED OPTICS; LIGHT TRANSMISSION;

OPTICAL STRUCTURES;

OPTICAL SYSTEMS;

EID: 0031199384     PISSN: 13502433     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1049/ip-opt:19971274     Document Type: Article

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