OptiMode: Design and Modal Analysis of Waveguide Structures

Modal analysis is a pivotal component of modeling optical structures. OptiMode is a robust CAD platform for the analysis and design of waveguide structures. This tool empowers users to thoroughly examine various waveguide structures, identify supported modes, and determine key characteristics such as mode profile and effective index.

OptiMode is available both as a stand-alone application and integrated into Optiwave’s component-level propagation tools, OptiFDTD and OptiBPM, for use as a modal injection in the source components.

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Precise Modal Analysis For Unparalleled Insight

Key Features of OptiMode:

1. Versatile Applications: OptiMode supports a wide range of applications, including single mode (SMF), multimode (MMF) fibers, planar waveguide design, and complex profiles like Multicore fibers (MCF) and hollow core fibers (HCF).

2. Seamless Integration: Available as a stand-alone application and integrated into Optiwave’s propagation tools, OptiFDTD and OptiBPM. OptiMode enhances design workflows through modal injection as source components.

3. Powerful Solvers: OptiMode features advanced solvers for accurate waveguide analysis, including Alternating Direction Implicit (ADI), Anisotropic waveguides (AnIso), Finite Difference (FD Complex), Finite Element (FEM), and Fiber Solvers (LP or Vector).

4. Modal Analysis Mastery: OptiMode is a pivotal component for precise analysis, allowing users to identify supported modes and determine critical characteristics such as mode profiles and effective indices.

5. Material Versatility: Supports constant dielectric, doped materials, diffuse materials, and electrodes/electro-optics. OptiMode ensures compatibility with diverse design requirements while guaranteeing precise analysis and waveguide design.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How can I learn more about designing photonic devices?

Whether it’s for R&D or industrial deployment, Optiwave offers all the resources an organization needs when it comes to photonics and waveguide design. Experienced engineers and researchers can use our knowledge base as a guide for their simulations. We also offer customized training services for organizations looking to train their workforce in photonics. 

Why is modal analysis important for photonics?

This form of analysis allows us to observe and predict the behavior of light waves in optical systems like fiber and photonic sensors. By studying these interactions, we can understand how light propagates, reflects, and disperses depending on a given set of parameters. This can help engineers design components that minimize energy loss and transmit information more effectively.

Can my computer run simulation software?

We’ve optimized our software to run seamlessly on most modern devices, however, requirements can differ from one tool to another. View our system requirements to see if your system is compatible.

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