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Ansys Lumerical FDTD
In this learning track, we will learn about Ansys Lumerical FDTD and see how to set up, run, and analyze a simulation. We will first discuss the underlying solver physics and numerics of FDTD, the types of problems it can solve, and how it can be best used for parallel computation. Then, we will learn about the default materials and material models, as well as how to add additional materials to the material database. Following this, we will take a look at the FDTD solver region object, which is used to specify the simulation time, simulation region, mesh, and boundary conditions. We will also learn about the available types of sources and the various types of monitors, as well as their recommended usage in FDTD. Finally, we will learn how to view simulation results, plot and export data, how to perform additional post-processing of monitor results using analysis groups, and how to verify the accuracy of simulation results in FDTD.
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — My First Simulation
In this course, you will learn about the full workflow in Ansys Lumerical FDTD using a nanohole array example. By the end of this course, you should be able to set up, run and analyze a simple simulation; list some of the major application areas where FDTD simulations are useful; and know where to find more examples and information online.
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — FDTD Algorithm
In this course, you will learn about the underlying solver physics and numerics of Ansys Lumerical FDTD, the types of problems it can solve, and how it can best be used for parallel computation. By the end of this section, you will be able to: Briefly explain wh...Read more
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — Material Properties
In this course, you will learn about the default materials and material models, as well as how to add additional materials to the material database. You will also learn about the capabilities for advanced material modeling including anisotropic materials and cus...Read more
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — Solver Region
In this course, you will learn about the Ansys Lumerical FDTD solver region object which is used to specify the simulation time, the simulation region, mesh and boundary conditions. At the end of the course, you should be able to: Describe the main simula...Read more
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — Sources
In this course, you will learn about the available types of sources and their recommended usage in Ansys Lumerical FDTD. By the end of this course, you will be able to: Understand what a source is List the available source types Choose a suitable source type f...Read more
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — Monitors
In this course, you will learn about the various types of monitors and their usage in Ansys Lumerical FDTD. By the end of this course, you will be able to explain what a monitor is, list the available monitor types, choose a suitable monitor for a given measurement and set up basic properties of each monitor type.
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Innovation Course
Lumerical FDTD — Analyzing Results
In this course, you will learn how to view simulation results, plot, and export data, how to perform additional post-processing of monitor results using analysis groups, and how to verify the accuracy of simulation results in Ansys Lumerical FDTD. By the end of...Read more
