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Multilayer cladded slab waveguides have been solved by using asymptotic theory once or twice. Based on the solution of a three layer slab waveguide, the wave number of guided modes has been expanded in series of one or two small parameters. One side cladded slab, two side cladded slab and two parallel cladded slab waveguide system are demonstrated to show how to use this essentially analytic method. Numerical examples have also been given and compared with exact solutions, even the first or second order solutions are highly accurate.
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Wang, Z., Chen, Z. Asymptotic theory of guided modes for cladded slab waveguides. J. of Shanghai Univ. 1, 64–69 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11741-997-0046-9
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11741-997-0046-9