Accession Number:

ADA604605

Title:

Coupled Mode Formalism: Connecting Phasor, Matrix, and Geometrical Approaches

Descriptive Note:

Memo. rept. 1 Jan 2013-3 Jul 2013

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Frigo, Nicholas J.
• Urick, Vincent J.
• Bucholtz, Frank

Report Date:

2014-05-30

Pagination or Media Count:

31.0

Abstract:

In this report, we examine the formalism of coupled mode theory from several viewpoints, using the fiber optic directional coupler as a model problem to unify the discussion. With this model, we present the basic maps and tools used in describing coupled systems, emphasizing the connections between the approaches by using a consistent notation across phasor, matix algebra, and geometrical descriptions

Descriptors:

• *FIBER OPTICS
• *MATRIX THEORY
• COUPLERS
• COUPLING(INTERACTION)
• GEOMETRY
• POLARIZATION

Subject Categories:

• Theoretical Mathematics
• Fiber Optics and Integrated Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE