The star coupler is an integrated diffractive element which realizes an imperfect discrete Fourier transform in the optical path basis. We simulate star couplers of many different sizes / dimensions and calculate their mixing entropy and their transmission. Based on these results, we discuss the suitability of star coupler devices for enabling multi-plane light conversion in the path basis using photonic integrated circuits.
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