ANSYS LUMERICAL
Electromagnetic analysis of components, mode and propagation analysis, coupling with electrical and thermal effects, compact model preparation, and circuit and link evaluation. Ansys Lumerical comprises five products, each covering one layer of photonics design. LightBridge supports you from selection through deployment and everyday use.
The products and what each does
From electromagnetic, mode and multiphysics analysis of a single device through compact model generation to circuit and system evaluation. Combine the products you need for the job in hand.
Three-dimensional electromagnetic analysis of a single component
Analyzes fine structures on the order of a wavelength using the FDTD method. Use it to obtain the optical characteristics of individual components such as grating couplers, modulators and metasurfaces.
Analysis of waveguide modes and propagation
Performs eigenmode analysis of a waveguide cross-section and evaluates propagating structures such as tapers and bends. This is the foundation of the waveguide design that connects components.
Coupled electrical, thermal and optical analysis
Obtains carrier and temperature distributions and evaluates their effect on optical characteristics. Use it for components where electrical and thermal behavior matters, such as modulators and detectors.
Evaluation of photonic circuits and whole links
Assembles a circuit from compact models and evaluates link performance in the time and frequency domains. Co-simulation with electrical circuits is also supported.
Preparing models for circuit simulation
Builds a compact model library from device analysis or measured data, for use in INTERCONNECT.
Common combinations
There is no fixed order. Combine the products you need according to what you want to evaluate.
Prepare compact models from component analysis results, then evaluate the performance of the whole link.
Feed carrier and temperature distributions into the optical analysis, and carry component models such as modulators through to circuit evaluation.
Obtain gain and spontaneous emission spectra, then handle semiconductor lasers and SOAs in INTERCONNECT.
Analysis Technologies
The criteria for choosing at the level of the analysis method, including FDTD, FDE, EME, CHARGE and HEAT, are covered under Analysis Technologies. Start there if you want to reach the product from the method.
Related products and solutions
We also supply Zemax OpticStudio for imaging optics, Ansys Speos for illumination and visibility, and Photonica for metalens design.
Support in Japan
2016–Lumerical support in Japan began
10+ yearsof technical support for optical and photonics simulation
100+companies and research institutes have adopted it
2020–Ansys Authorized Channel Partner
We provide technical support and hands-on training, from analysis setup through to judging whether a result is sound.View the support overview
We will explain the products that apply and how the analysis proceeds, based on your actual problem. Demos are available on request.