From Component to System: Scaling Photonic Designs

Overview

Guided by Ansys Optics and Photonics experts, participants will work step-by-step through the process of designing, simulating, and optimizing photonic systems using Ansys Lumerical software—from individual components such as microlenses and edge couplers to complete system integration.

Attendees will engage directly with Ansys industry standard tools, learning how to model optical fiber-to-chip coupling, analyze the effects of misalignment, and optimize power transfer and packaging reliability. The session draws on practical examples, including the use of Zemax OpticStudio for physical optics propagation and Lumerical MODE and FDTD for simulating guided modes and system performance under realistic conditions.

Whether you’re looking to strengthen your technical skills or accelerate your photonic projects, this workshop will empower you to scale your designs from the building blocks to robust, industry-ready systems

Attendees Will Learn

• Hands-on guidance through the photonic design workflow, from components to integrated systems
• Practical modeling and simulation exercises based on real-world fiber-to-chip coupling scenarios
• Step-by-step instruction on using Ansys Lumerical and Zemax OpticStudio to address alignment, packaging, and power loss challenges
• Live support and interaction with Ansys Optics and Photonics experts
• Opportunities to ask questions and troubleshoot designs in real time

Who Should Attend 

Optical Engineers, Optical System Designers, photonic engineers, photonic system designers, Co-Packaged Optics system designers