Open Waveguide
An all-dielectric Waveguide in which electromagnetic waves are guided by a Refractive Index gradient so that the waves are confined to the guide by Refraction or Reflection from the outer surface of the guide or from surfaces within the guide.
Note 1: In an open waveguide, the electromagnetic waves propagate, without radiation, within the waveguide, although evanescent waves coupled to internal waves may travel in the space immediately outside the waveguide. Note 2: Examples of open waveguides are (a) optical fibers and (b) Planar Waveguides in integrated optical circuits.
Related Terms
Arrayed Waveguide Grating,
Dielectric Waveguide,
Erbium Doped Waveguide Amplifier,
Fiber Optic Waveguide,
Multimode Optical Waveguide,
Open Standard Interconnect,
Open Waveguide,
Optical Waveguide,
Slab Dielectric Waveguide,
Thin Film Optical Waveguide,
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