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Analysis of bend loss in waveguides employing photonic band gap effect

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We analyse bend loss properties of a band gap-guided periodic structure, and give reasons for the effects found. In many cases, a tight bend produces only a slight reduction in power transmitted. We also make a comparison of bend losses in conventional waveguides and bend-resistant waveguides.

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Tomljenovic-Hanic, S., Ankiewicz, A. Analysis of bend loss in waveguides employing photonic band gap effect. Optical and Quantum Electronics 35, 1269–1279 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:OQEL.0000004635.89345.1f

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