Nonlinear modal propagation analysis method in multimode interference coupler for operation development

In this study, we propose a novel approach that is called nonlinear modal propagation analysis method (NMPA) in MMI coupler via the enhances of nonlinear wave propagation in terms of guided modes interferences in nonlinear regimes, such that the modal fields are measurable at any point of coupler and output facets. Then, the ultra-short MMI coupler is optimized as a building block in micro ring resonator to investigate the method efficiency against the already used method. Modeling results demonstrate more efficiency and accuracy in shorter lengths of multimode interference coupler. Therefore, NMPA can be used as a method to study the compact dimension coupler and for developing the performance in applications. Furthermore, the possibility of access tothe all-optical switching is assumed due to one continuous MMI for proof of the development of performances in nonlinear regimes.