Tidy3D Seminar Fall 2024

The convergence of gradient descent, GPUs, and Python has revolutionized the field of artificial intelligence, and now these same technologies are opening new frontiers in photonics. GPUs boost electromagnetic simulation speed by a factor of 100, adjoint-based gradient descent enables efficient exploration of the design space, and Python can automate complex workflows. When combined, they unlock unprecedented potential for accelerating photonic innovation.

This seminar introduced new developments in Tidy3D, the next-generation photonic optimization tool designed to be the "PyTorch" of the photonics world. We will showcase the magic of automated design by demonstrating how to perform adjoint optimization with just a few lines of code on any Tidy3D simulation. Tidy3D empowers you to push the boundaries of possibility—whether you're working on ultra-large or long-duration simulations for 2D materials or topological photonics, interconnect circuits, or Lidar chips.

In this 45-minute live session, including an interactive Q&A part, you'll learn everything about:

Hardware Acceleration in Computational Photonic Design – Learn why GPU outperforms CPU in solving Maxwell’s equations and the future of simulation hardware.
Adjoint-Based Inverse Design – Learn how to perform an adjoint-based inverse design of photonic devices by writing just a few lines of code.
Application of Inverse Design – Learn how to use the Inverse Design method in integrated photonics, meta-optics, plasmonics, and more.

Who should attend?

Students – Enhance your simulation expertise and build advanced skills to automate processes, accelerating your data collection and gaining insights more quickly. This experience will prepare you for real-world challenges and make you stand out in the job market.
Faculties – Equip your students with the most powerful simulation tools to advance their learning. By consolidating all simulation efforts and results in one collaborative platform, you can gain the visibility of research activities, increase the impact of your research, and onboard new students more efficiently.
Photonic Engineers – Stay updated with the latest technology in photonic design. Break through performance limits and achieve your targets more efficiently than ever before.