Computer Simulation in Photonics

Why Use Computer Simulation?

Computer simulations are an indispensable tool for efficient research and development of lasers and other photonics devices:

Compared with a trial-and-error approach in the lab, laser designs can be developed far more efficiently (at lower cost and more quickly) using computer simulations:
- Order parts only for the final prototype, not for all design iterations.
- Avoid wrong conclusions from experimental quirks.
- Get total insight into the inner workings of devices.
- Easily and quickly test design modifications.
Troubleshooting is also strongly supported: find out whether it could be a certain effect, whether a conceivable remedy would work, etc.
The detailed quantitative insight leads to better designs — leverage the full potential of the technology with the lowest possible design complexity –, and also stimulates your creativity.

In some more detail:

Purpose	Examples in laser technology
Develop a clear understanding of how things work	power conversion in laser crystal or active fiber beam formation in a laser resonator dynamics of pulse generation or amplification propagation of ultrashort light pulses operation of multilayer coatings
Plan the construction of prototypes and final products	laser resonators fiber amplifier and laser systems pulse compressors interference coatings
Analyze problems of existing or planned devices	poor beam quality poor power conversion efficiency instabilities and noise pulse distortions optical damage
Develop and analyze new ideas	new resonator design concepts new pumping arrangements new gain materials new principles of pulse amplification

For more details, read our article on laser modeling and simulation.

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