title: Calculation of radiation loss in integrated-optic tapers and Y-junctions.
abstract: Mode conversion and radiation loss in integrated-optic tapers and Y-junctions are calculated by means of the beam propagation method combined with the effective refractive-index method. Simple design rules for the tapers and Y-junctions are derived from the obtained results.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Baets
authors.forename: P E
authors.initials: PE
authors.lastname: Lagasse