Simulating Optical Waveguides with COMSOL Multiphysics®
Duration: 53:38
In this archived webinar, learn how to use the beam envelope method in COMSOL Multiphysics® to solve nonlinear optics problems. We go over the benefits of this method and advanced examples.
Learn more about the specialized features for waveguide simulation in the Wave Optics Module here.
Chapter Selection
Introduction (0:00)
Outline (2:38)
Optical Waveguides (3:22)
Special Waveguides (4:34)
Properties of Waveguides (5:31)
GUI (8:20)
Theory (11:04)
Wave Optics Module (11:19)
Beam Envelopes Interface (12:20)
Modeling (14:13)
Model Settings (14:23)
Demo (15:41)
Settings for k1 (24:17)
Propagation Constants (24:41)
Number of Waves (26:40)
Phase Function (27:20)
FAQ (29:31)
Advanced Examples (31:21)
Directional Coupler - One Mesh Simulation (31:34)
Ring Resonator - Field Continuity (33:56)
Tapered Waveguide - Single Port Simulation (35:00)
Tapered Waveguide - Mode Conversion (37:02)
Waverguides Under Stress - Multiphysics Simulation (37:39)
Curved Waveguide - Multiphysics Simulation (38:26)
Bonus Topics (39:19)
Out Coupling (39:37)
In/Out Coupling (41:43)
Summary (42:36)
Q&A (43:29)
Contact Us (52:53)