Abstract
We propose novel multimode interference structures based on photonic crystals with gradually changing lattices, enabling unique functionalities including a 9.4µm-long waveguide mode converter. We analyze the structure’s properties through an intuitive Bloch wave multi-ray tracing.
© 2004 Optical Society of America
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