Research Article

Nanomaterials in Nanophotonics Structure for Performing All-Optical 2 × 1 Multiplexer Based on Elliptical IMI-Plasmonic Waveguides

Table 7

Explanation of the values of the contrast loss.

CL (dB) rangesDescriptionAssessment of CL

Negative valueUltralowBad and inefficient
Less than or equal 4Very lowAccepted
More than 4 to 8LowModerate
More than 8 to 12MediumGood
More than 12 to 16HighVery good and efficient
More than 16 to 20Very highExcellent and efficient
More than 20 dBUltrahighExcellent and optimum