Multiple signal representation simulation of photonic devices,systems, and networks

摘要

Photonic systems design requires simulation over a wide range ofnscales; from wavelength-sized resonances in lasers and filters, toninteractions in global networks. To design these global systems, whilenconsidering the effects of the smallest component, requiresnsophisticated simulation technology. We have developed the PhotonicnTransmission Design Suite, which includes five different signalnrepresentations, so that the details of device performance can benefficiently considered within a large network simulation. Alternatively,na design can be studied using a coarse signal representation beforenswitching to a detailed representation for further refinement. We givenexamples of the application of these representations, and show how thenrepresentation of a signal is adapted as it propagates through a systemnto optimize simulation efficiency