On obtaining the coupled-mode theory using a model of coupled plane waves for symmetric resonant diffraction gratings

We consider two analytical models describing resonant scattering of light by resonant diffraction gratings possessing a horizontal symmetry plane. For the case of oblique incidence, a multiple interference model is formulated, on the basis of which, a new approach for deriving the coupled- mode theory for the considered structures is proposed. Both considered models describe resonances in the reflectance and transmittance spectra of the studied diffraction gratings arising due to the excitation of quasiguided modes and Fabry-P & eacute;rot modes. Interaction of these modes leads to the appearance of bound states in the continuum, which are also described by the proposed models.