Consider a three layer symmetric waveguide. In the following cases, explain if the number of modes increases or decreases as: a) the width of the waveguide increases b) the wavelength of the light propagating in the waveguide increases c) the index difference between the “core” and the “cladding” regions decreases

Consider a three layer symmetric waveguide. In the following cases, explain if the number of modes increases or decreases as: a) the width of the waveguide increases b) the wavelength of the light propagating in the waveguide increases c) the index difference between the “core” and the “cladding” regions decreases

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