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Waveguides

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Method to analyze the optical waveguide which has a two dimensional cross section is explained. Analysis of guiding mode taking into account spatial distribution of the gain and the loss is shown. Then, examples of stripe structures are introduced.

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  1. M. Yamada, Transverse and longitudinal mode control in semiconductor injection lasers. IEEE J. Quantum Electron QE-19(9), 1365–1380 (1983)

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Yamada, M. (2014). Waveguides. In: Theory of Semiconductor Lasers. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 185. Springer, Tokyo. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-4-431-54889-8_4

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