Photonics Modeling and Design delivers a concise introduction to the modeling and design of photonic devices. Assuming a general knowledge of photonics and the operating principles of fibre and semiconductor lasers, this book:
- Describes the analysis of the light propagation in dielectric media
- Discusses heat diffusion and carrier transport
- Applies the presented theory to develop fibre and semiconductor laser models
- Addresses the propagation of short optical pulses in optical fibres
- Puts all modeling into practical context with examples of devices currently in development or on the market
Providing hands-on guidance in the form of MATLAB® scripts, tips, and other downloadable content, Photonics Modeling and Design is written for students and professionals interested in modeling photonic devices either for gaining a deeper understanding of the operation or to optimize the design.
Preface
Biography
Introduction
Optical Model
Active Medium Model
Heat Diffusion and Stress–Strain Models
Photonic Device Models
References
Light Propagation in Homogenous Media
Fourier Method
Optical Beam Reflection and Refraction
Paraxial and Wide Angle Approximations
Transmission through Thin Optical Elements
References
Optical Waveguides
Introduction to Optical Waveguide Theory
Planar Optical Waveguides
Waveguiding in Planar Optical Waveguides
Index Guiding Planar Optical Waveguides
Low Loss Leaky and Gain Guided Planar Optical Waveguides
Examples of Planar Optical Waveguides
Slab Optical Waveguide
Effective Index Method
Propagation Constant Calculation Techniques for Planar Optical Waveguides
Comparison of Polarised, Scalar, and Effective Index Approximations
Optical Fibres
Waveguiding in Optical Fibres
Examples of Optical Fibres
Step Index Circular Optical Fibre
A "Poor Man’s Approach" to Modelling MOFs
Propagation Constant Calculation Techniques for MOFs
References
Beam Propagation Method
Introduction
BPM Algorithms
Split Operator BPM
Eigenmode Expansion BPM
Matrix Expansion BPM
Bidirectional BPM
Handling Abrupt Discontinuities
Handling Multiply Reflected Waves
Numerical Implementation of BPM
Boundary Condition
Dispersion Characteristics
Staircasing Approximation
Selected Examples of BPM Application
Optical Taper
Oblique and Bent Waveguides
Y Junction
Time Domain Analysis
Time Domain BPM
Travelling Wave Approach
References
Thermal Modelling of Photonic Devices
Heat Flow
Heat Flow in Photonic Devices
Finite Difference Analysis of Heat Flow in Homogenous Media
Finite Difference Analysis of Heat Flow in Inhomogeneous Media
Heat Sources, Boundary Conditions, and Thermal Boundary Resistance
References
Flow of Current in Semiconductor Photonic Devices
Introduction
Potential Distribution in Unbiased p–n Junction
Potential and Quasi-Fermi Level Distribution in Biased
p–n Junction
Modelling of Current Flow in Photonic Semiconductor Devices
References
Fibre Amplifiers and Lasers
Photons and Atoms
Silica Glass–Doped with Erbium Ions
Fibre Amplifier Modelling
Copropagating and Counterpropagating Pump Fibre Amplifier Models
Amplified Spontaneous Emission
Fibre Laser Modelling
Time Domain Models
Extraction of Modelling Parameters
Lanthanide Ion Interaction Effects
References
Laser Diode Modelling
Introduction
0D LD Models
0D CW Model
0D Time Domain Model
0D Spectral Model
1D Laser Diode Models
Multidimensional LD Models
References
Pulse Propagation in Optical Fibres
Introduction
Propagation of Optical Pulses in Fibers
Split-Step Fourier Method
References
Biography
Slawomir Sujecki is associate professor at the University of Nottingham, UK. He holds a Ph.D and D.Sc from the Warsaw University of Technology, Poland. Previously he was lecturer and research assistant at the University of Nottingham; researcher at the National Institute of Telecommunications, Warsaw, Poland; and lecturer at the Kielce University of Technology, Poland. An IEEE senior member, OSA life member, and NUSOD Conference Program Committee member, Dr. Sujecki has participated in research projects funded by the European Community, including Ultrabright, Bright.EU, Brighter.EU, FastAccess, Copernicus, and MINERVA, and has received fellowships from Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst, British Council, Royal Society, and Wolfson Foundation.
"I think the main strength of this book is the detailed discussion of fundamental equations as well as the in-depth comparison of numerical methods. … The author obviously knows what he is writing about from first-hand experience with advanced modeling and practical design of modern devices."
—Joachim Piprek, NUSOD Institute, Newark, Delaware, USA"I like the use of MATLAB®-based example codes. ... I like the fact that the material is all based on the author’s own personal research. This brings a level of detail and understanding. ... The author has considerable experience in developing original BPM and thermal models in the context of high-power laser diodes simulation. He brings both subjects to light with his considerable insight. ... The book draws upon the author’s wide experience in photonics modelling and simulation. It is rigorous in approach, insightful, and very well written."
—Prof. Trevor Benson, University of Nottingham, UK