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name: lumerical-photonics-simulator description: Lumerical FDTD and MODE skill for nanophotonics, integrated photonics, and solar cell design allowed-tools:

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Lumerical Photonics Simulator

Purpose

Provides expert guidance on Lumerical photonics simulations, including FDTD, eigenmode expansion, and integrated device design.

Capabilities

• 2D/3D FDTD simulations
• Eigenmode expansion (EME)
• S-parameter extraction
• Grating coupler optimization
• CW and pulsed source analysis
• CHARGE electrical integration

Usage Guidelines

1. FDTD Setup: Configure FDTD simulations for photonic structures
2. Mode Analysis: Use MODE for eigenmode calculations
3. S-Parameters: Extract S-parameters for circuit modeling
4. Optimization: Use built-in optimization tools
5. Integration: Combine optical and electrical simulations

Tools/Libraries

• Lumerical FDTD
• MODE
• DEVICE