Abstract

An axially uniform waveguide structure supports modes called uniform modes. A waveguide that is periodic along the axis also supports modes called periodic modes. We examine the characteristics of the periodic modes of piecewise uniform, periodically mismatched twin core couplers.

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Normal modes of twin core periodic structures

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