An analysis of multimode waveguides where several modes are coupled via quasiperiodic perturbations is presented. The supermodes (or eigenmodes) of the structure are derived and orthonormality considerations are discussed. In addition, a new type of mode converter between copropagating modes is proposed, where mode conversion is mediated by a backward propagating mode. Adiabatic and nonadiabatic coupling coefficients are considered and the supermode formalism is used to conveniently describe the mode of operation of the device.
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