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CrystalWave

A powerful photonic crystal simulator

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Additional modules to CrystalWave

In addition to the CrystalWave layout editor (which includes the GDS-II exporter) you can choose among a large range of add-ons.

Time Domain Engines: FDTD and FETD

FDTD (Finite-Difference Time-Domain) and FETD (Finite-Element Time-Domain) offer you the best of both worlds in time domain simulation. Our FDTD offers a very fast and efficient method for modelling dielectric structures, whilst FETD allows you unparalleled efficiency for modelling plasmonics.
Both engines include 2D and 3D versions, are compatible with OmniSim and CrystalWave and offer 64-bit and multi-core support.

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Frequency Domain Engine: FEFD Engine

A blazingly fast state-of-the-art 2D Finite Element Frequency Domain Maxwell solver for propagation of EM fields within an arbitrary photonic structure.
Compatible with OmniSim and CrystalWave, it offers 64-bit support.

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RCWA Engine

Our RCWA engine (Rigorous Coupled-Wave Analysis) can be used to perform two-dimensional and three-dimensional calculations to simulate the propagation of light incident on 1D- or 2D-periodic structures.
Compatible with OmniSim and CrystalWave, it offers 64-bit and multi-core support.

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Band Structure Analyser

Analyses the band structure of the periodic lattice, calculating band gaps and Bloch modes.

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OmniSim Editor

OmniSim is our general purpose editor for integrated photonic components. The OmniSim editor offers a large range of 2D and 3D shapes, along with the possibility to define sub-devices thanks to its hierarchical framework. Combining the OmniSim and CrystalWave editors will allow you to design a very wide range of photonic structures.

Clustered FDTD

Run clustered FDTD calculations on a Windows or Linux cluster.

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Active FDTD

Model photonic crystal lasers and other active structures with our innovative Active FDTD module.

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Kallistos

Kallistos is an advanced optimisation tool associated with most Photon Design products, capable of automatically improving existing designs of photonic devices with minimum intervention from the user.