A rigorous mathematical basis is presented for a highly accurate heuristic analysis (previously published) of the reflection coefficient of the TE0 mode in an abruptly terminated slab dielectric waveguide, with or without coating. The role of the weak guiding approximation is clarified.
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C. Vassallo (1988) studied this question.
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