Fourier-Modal (RCW)
Method:
M. Nevière and E. Popov: Light Propagation
in Periodic Media: Diffraction Theory and Design, (Marcel Dekker, New York,
2003)
N. Bonod, E. Popov, M. Neviere: “Differential
theory of diffraction by finite cylindrical objects,” J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 22, 481-490 (2005) pdf
E. Popov, B. Chernov, M. Nevière,
N. Bonod: “Differential theory: application to highly
conducting gratings,” J. Opt. Soc. Am. A, 21, 199-206 (2004) pdf
E.Popov, M.Nevière, B. Gralak, and G. Tayeb: “Staircase
approximation validity for arbitrary shaped gratings,” J. Opt. Soc. Am. A. 19,
33-42 (2002) pdf
E. Popov, M. Nevière, B. Gralak,
and G. Tayeb: “The classical differential method, the
rigorous coupled wave theory, and the modal method: comparative analysis of
convergence properties in staircase approximation,” Proc. SPIE 46th
Annual Meeting, San Diego 2001, v.4438, 12-18 (2001)
B. Chernov, M.Nevière,
and E.Popov: “Fast Fourier factorization method
applied to modal analysis of slanted lamellar diffraction gratings in conical
mountings,” Opt. Comm. 194, 289-297 (2001) pdf
R. Reinisch, M. Nevière, E. Popov,
and H. Akhouayri: "Coupled-mode formalism and
linear theory of diffraction for a simplified analysis of second harmonic
generation at grating couplers," Opt. Commun. 112,
339-348 (1994)