Optical Simulation for Design Innovation

By using COMSOL Multiphysics® for wave and ray optics simulation, engineers and scientists can create and test designs virtually, taking into account all factors that impact optical performance. This streamlines the development process for creating new and better products while reducing costs and the need for experiments and physical prototypes.

Real-World Optics and Photonics Simulation Examples

The COMSOL Multiphysics® software features a consistent user interface, regardless of engineering application and physics phenomena. For simulation in the optics and photonics areas, the Ray Optics Module and Wave Optics Module add specialized functionality, physics interfaces, and part and material libraries for the modeling of your particular design.

Optical System Design

A scattering field simulation.

Carl Zeiss AG uses accurate optical system simulation for high-quality imaging.

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Photonic MEMS Design

Deformation of a movable waveguide support structure

Researchers at EPFL design a small-footprint silicon photonic MEMS phase shifter.

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Brillouin Optomechanics

A closeup view of a Brillouin optomechanics model in red, white, and blue.

Researchers from the University of Campinas and Corning explore Brillouin scattering in nanophotonic structures.

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Electron Beam Brightness

A closeup view of Radiasoft's simulation app.

Radiasoft builds simulation apps that help design synchrotron vacuum chambers.

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