Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method
We propose a universal approach for modeling complex integrated photonic resonators based on the scattering matrix method. By dividing devices into basic elements including directional couplers and connecting waveguides, our approach can be used to model integrated photonic resonators with both unid...
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| description | We propose a universal approach for modeling complex integrated photonic resonators based on the scattering matrix method. By dividing devices into basic elements including directional couplers and connecting waveguides, our approach can be used to model integrated photonic resonators with both unidirectional and bidirectional light propagation, with the simulated spectral response showing good agreement with experimental results. A simplified form of our approach, which divides devices into several independent submodules such as microring resonators and Sagnac interferometers, is also introduced to streamline the calculation of spectral transfer functions. Finally, we discuss the deviations introduced by approximations in our modeling, along with strategies for improving modeling accuracy. Our approach is universal across different integrated platforms, providing a useful tool for designing and optimizing integrated photonic devices with complex configurations. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-35614603e93f4e808cf7e4b5eda8842e2025-08-20T02:57:17ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322024-11-011112110710.3390/photonics11121107Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix MethodDi Jin0Sian Ren1Junkai Hu2Duan Huang3David J. Moss4Jiayang Wu5School of Automation, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Automation, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Automation, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaSchool of Electronic Information, Central South University, Changsha 410083, ChinaOptical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaOptical Sciences Centre, Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, VIC 3122, AustraliaWe propose a universal approach for modeling complex integrated photonic resonators based on the scattering matrix method. By dividing devices into basic elements including directional couplers and connecting waveguides, our approach can be used to model integrated photonic resonators with both unidirectional and bidirectional light propagation, with the simulated spectral response showing good agreement with experimental results. A simplified form of our approach, which divides devices into several independent submodules such as microring resonators and Sagnac interferometers, is also introduced to streamline the calculation of spectral transfer functions. Finally, we discuss the deviations introduced by approximations in our modeling, along with strategies for improving modeling accuracy. Our approach is universal across different integrated platforms, providing a useful tool for designing and optimizing integrated photonic devices with complex configurations.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/12/1107integrated photonicsscattering matrix methodmicroring resonators |
| spellingShingle | Di Jin Sian Ren Junkai Hu Duan Huang David J. Moss Jiayang Wu Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method Photonics integrated photonics scattering matrix method microring resonators |
| title | Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method |
| title_full | Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method |
| title_fullStr | Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method |
| title_short | Modeling of Complex Integrated Photonic Resonators Using the Scattering Matrix Method |
| title_sort | modeling of complex integrated photonic resonators using the scattering matrix method |
| topic | integrated photonics scattering matrix method microring resonators |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/11/12/1107 |
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