by Bryan Tipper | Jan 20, 2017 | Applications, Applications, Applications, Latest News, OptiBPM Applications, OptiBPM Applications, OptiFDTD Applications, OptiFDTD Videos, Videos
Overview As optical systems move towards an integrated platform, the modelling of high refractive index contrast, sub-wavelength dimension waveguides becomes more important. These properties require a mode solver that can both faithfully approximate the geometry and...
by Bryan Tipper | Jan 20, 2017 | Applications, Applications, Applications, OptiBPM Applications, OptiFDTD Applications
Overview The large negative electric permittivities of noble metals permit the design of sub-wavelength optical guiding structures. In particular, the negative permittivity allows guided modes to exist at single interfaces between the metal and a positive dielectric....
by Bryan Tipper | Jan 20, 2017 | Applications, Applications, Applications, OptiBPM Applications, OptiFDTD Applications
Overview Hollow core fibers guide light by using a photonic bandgap structure in place of a traditional low index cladding material. Since the majority of the optical power propagates through the core air hole region, these fibers are particularly resistant to...
by Bryan Tipper | Apr 29, 2016 | Applications, Applications, Applications, Background and Tutorials, OptiFDTD Applications, OptiFDTD Videos, Videos
Overview Plasmonic nano-hole arrays are an interesting avenue of research because of their highly sensitive transmission properties. Incorporating the already strong light-matter interaction of surface plasmons into a periodic structure allows an even greater control...