Learn Electromagnetic Simulation in One Minute: Quick Video Guides for the Multiphysics Solver Workbenches

Qing Hu, PhD
Published 25 Jul 2025

Learning advanced photonic simulation tools doesn’t have to be time-consuming. To make getting started faster and easier, we’ve launched a series of one-minute learning videos that walk you through the essentials of using Tidy3D’s FDTD, Mode, Heat, and PhotonForge workbenches—all through our intuitive Web GUI.

In just 60 seconds, each video demonstrates how to:

  • Create and configure a simulation directly in the browser.

  • Run the simulation with GPU acceleration for lightning-fast results.

  • Visualize and analyze outputs using built-in tools for fields, modes, and thermal effects.

These bite-sized tutorials are perfect for beginners exploring Tidy3D for the first time and experienced engineers looking to quickly leverage new features.

Whether you’re designing passive photonic components with FDTD, analyzing waveguide modes, simulating thermal cross-talk with Heat, or performing circuit-level design in PhotonForge, these videos give you the knowledge to hit the ground running.

Ready to learn in a minute?
Check out the one-minute video series now and see how quickly you can set up, simulate, and analyze your photonic designs with Tidy3D’s powerful Web GUI.


Tidy3D's FDTD Workbench 👇

 

 

Tidy3D's Mode Workbench 👇

 

 

Tidy3D's Heat workbench 👇

 

 

PhotonForge workbench 👇

 

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