The tutorial demonstrates analysis of 2D photonic crystal using PWE Band solver.
First we create a lattice model of dielectric cylinders (permittivity=8.9) suspended in air. We then proceed with a simple simulation on a predefined k-vector path and result analysis. Finally we discuss the meaning of the Domain Origin in the PWE dialog box.
Step    Action
1Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Create layout of the 2D rectangular photonic crystal lattice
2Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Set Parameters of PWE Band Solver
3Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Simulation Run and Results Analysis
4Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Using Inversion Symmetry and Domain Origin
5Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â 2D Hexagonal lattice
6Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Band solving of rotated lattices