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The industry standard for simulating nanophotonic components, procedures, and materials is Ansys Lumerical FDTD (Finite-Difference Time-Domain).
FDTD Simulation Software
Simulation of Nanophotonic Devices
Ansys Lumerical FDTD, employing the finite-difference time-domain method (also known as Yee’s Method), offers best-in-class solver performance across a wide range of applications.
The integrated design environment offers advanced post-processing, optimization, and scripting capabilities, allowing you to concentrate on your design while leaving the rest to the software.
Engineering Solutions
3D CAD Framework
- For both 2D and 3D models, FDTD’s CAD environment and parameterizable simulation components enable quick model iterations for engineers.
Anisotropy and Nonlinearity
- Simulate devices made from nonlinear or anisotropic materials that fluctuate spatially. Select from a variety of gain, negative index, and nonlinear models. Leverage adaptable material plug-ins and define new material models.
Robust Post-Processing Analysis
- Far-field projection, band structure analysis, development of the bidirectional scattering distribution function (BSDF), Q-factor analysis, and charge production rate are only a few of the robust post-processing techniques available.
Multi-coefficient Models
- Deploy multi-coefficient models to efficiently simulate materials over a wide range of wavelengths. Using Lumerical’s Python API, LumAPI, users can create automated simulation models, customized design/simulation procedures, or integrate Lumerical into existing in-house design pipelines.
Photonic Inverse Design
- Automatically find the optimal geometries and designs for a specific design goal. Find counterintuitive geometries that enhance manufacturability, reduce area, and optimize performance.
Ansys Lumerical FDTD In-Action
Functional and practical industrial applications
Analysis Mode and Carrier Density Distribution in Ansys Lumerical FDTD
Eigenmode Expansion & Propagation in Ansys Lumerical FDTD & FEEM
Core Capabilities
- Q-factor Analysis
- Band Structure Analysis
- Flexible Material Plug-ins
- Cloud and HPC Capability
- 2D or 3D Model Simulation
- Full Vectoral Customization
- Far-field Projection Analysis
- Spatially Varying Anisotropy
- Custom Surfaces and Volumes
- Advanced Conformal Meshing
- High NA Broadband Beam Sources
- Automated S-parameter Extraction
- Scripting and Optimization Routines
Ansys Lumerical Products
Designers can model interacting optical, electrical, and thermal effects thanks to tools that seamlessly integrate device and system level functionality. A variety of processes that combine device multiphysics and photonic circuit simulation with external design automation and productivity tools are made possible by flexible interoperability between products.
