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canonical: "https://www.softatlas.io/ansys/products/ansys-lumerical-fdtd"
name: "Ansys Lumerical FDTD"
provider: "Ansys"
category: "Developer & Engineering / DevOps / Simulation Software"
review_count: 0
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website: "https://www.ansys.com/products/optics/fdtd"
updated: "2026-07-14"
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# Ansys Lumerical FDTD

By [Ansys](/ansys.md)

Ansys Lumerical FDTD is a photonic simulation software that uses finite-difference time-domain (FDTD) methods to model the interaction of light with complex structures.

## Features
- Model the interaction of light with complex structures
- Simulate photonic components using FDTD methods
- Analyze optical performance of devices
- Optimize photonic designs for efficiency
- Visualize electromagnetic fields in 3D
- Perform broadband simulations
- Conduct parameter sweeps for design exploration
- Integrate with other Ansys tools for comprehensive analysis

## Built for
DEVELOPERS, OPERATIONS

Source: https://www.softatlas.io/ansys/products/ansys-lumerical-fdtd