In this paper a novel polarization-independent optical waveguide bend has been designed, by using the full vectorial finite element-based beam propagation method. The influence of the guide thickness and the index contrasts on the radiation loss are also studied in some detail
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Microwave and Optoelectronics Conference, 1999. SBMO/IEEE MTT-S, APS and LEOS - IMOC '99. International
(Volume:2
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Date of Conference: 1999