Abstract
We attempt a brief and broad overview and historical perspective of
the theory of lightwave propagation in dielectric waveguides. This is a subject
that is now documented by extensive literature. As our review task is limited
by constraints in both space and time it will be illustrative rather than
comprehensive. The illustrations are intended to highlight the principal concepts
and theoretical approaches and refer the reader to the literature for detailed
derivations and explanations. Our story celebrates a theory with a proud history
of nearly 100 years, vibrant and rich in new ideas, and serving as the base
for an increasing number of powerful applications.
© 2008 IEEE
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