Abstract
We have studied the wavefront matching (WFM) method, which synthesizes optimum waveguide patterns from the
desired characteristics, and demonstrated its feasibility. In this paper, we expand this method to create optimum
waveguide shapes with low-loss and low-wavelength dependence in waveguide lenses, Y-branches, and waveguide
crossings. We describe the design procedures for each waveguide element and report the experimental results as proof
of concept. The measured results agree well with our design requirements, and the waveguide patterns designed by the
WFM method exhibit better characteristics than the reference patterns.
© 2007 IEEE
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