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Unveiling the Future of Silicon Photonics: Simulating Germanium-on-Silicon Photodetectors with Ansys Lumerical

Speaker: Akankshya Panigrahi
Date & Time: July 17th, 2025  |  12:30 PM - 01:30 PM (GMT+7)

Overview

Explore the future of high-speed optical systems with this interactive webinar on Germanium-on-Silicon (Ge-on-Si) lateral photodetectors. Learn how to simulate optical absorption, carrier dynamics, and responsivity at key telecom wavelengths like 1550 nm using the Ansys Lumerical platform.

Whether you’re working on photonic integrated circuits (PICs), silicon photonics R&D, or advanced sensor design, this session will guide you through simulation best practices using tools like FDTD, CHARGE, and INTERCONNECT. Gain hands-on techniques, practical insights, and a deeper understanding of real-world applications in telecom, aerospace, and semiconductor domains.

Focused Industries

  • Academics
  • Aerospace & Defence
  • Electronics & Semiconductors
  • Engineering Services

Who Should Attend

  • Photonics Engineers
  • Researchers & Academic Professionals
  • R&D Teams in Optical Design
  • Graduate & Postgraduate Students
  • Anyone exploring photonic device simulation

Key Highlights

  • Working principles of Ge-on-Si lateral photodetectors
  • Step-by-step simulation setup using Ansys Lumerical FDTD, CHARGE, and INTERCONNECT
  • Techniques to simulate light absorption, carrier transport, and responsivity
  • Best practices for integrating photodetectors in next-gen PICs
  • Industry applications and academic use cases

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