Abstract
Chirality may provide the coupling, and hence the conversion, between two eigen polarization modes: TE and TM modes. In this paper an analysis of mode interaction in chirowaveguides is realized, taking into account longitudinal components of polarization currents. Special consideration is given to so-called induced polarization effects which are caused by abrupt discontinuities of longitudinal polarization currents on the boundary of chiral-nonchiral media. Because of induced polarization effects, an asymmetry in mode coupling may take place. The method of investigation may be a powerful tool for the analysis of mode interactions due to both material and geometric effects.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 8899-8905 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
| Volume | 79 |
| Issue number | 12 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 15 Jun 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy