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Simple approximation formulae for elliptical dielectric waveguides

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A simple method to obtain accurate explicit approximation formulae for the properties of an elliptical dielectric waveguide is explained. As examples, expressions for the propagation constant, geometric birefringence, and generalized two-dimensional Petermann spot-size are derived for step refractive index profiles.

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  1. I. M. Skinner

    Present address: Department of Mathematics, University of Surrey, GU2 5XH, Guildford, UK

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  1. Department of Applied Mathematics, Research School of Physical Sciences, Australian National University, 2601, Canberra, Australia

    I. M. Skinner

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Skinner, I.M. Simple approximation formulae for elliptical dielectric waveguides. Opt Quant Electron 18, 345–354 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02032561

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