lumerical-photonics-simulator

Lumerical FDTD and MODE skill for nanophotonics, integrated photonics, and solar cell design

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Best use case

lumerical-photonics-simulator is best used when you need a repeatable AI agent workflow instead of a one-off prompt.

Lumerical FDTD and MODE skill for nanophotonics, integrated photonics, and solar cell design

Teams using lumerical-photonics-simulator should expect a more consistent output, faster repeated execution, less prompt rewriting.

When to use this skill

You want a reusable workflow that can be run more than once with consistent structure.

When not to use this skill

You only need a quick one-off answer and do not need a reusable workflow.
You cannot install or maintain the underlying files, dependencies, or repository context.

Installation

Claude Code / Cursor / Codex

$curl -o ~/.claude/skills/lumerical-photonics-simulator/SKILL.md --create-dirs "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/a5c-ai/babysitter/main/library/specializations/domains/science/physics/skills/lumerical-photonics-simulator/SKILL.md"

Manual Installation

Download SKILL.md from GitHub
Place it in .claude/skills/lumerical-photonics-simulator/SKILL.md inside your project
Restart your AI agent — it will auto-discover the skill

How lumerical-photonics-simulator Compares

Feature / Agent	lumerical-photonics-simulator	Standard Approach
Platform Support	Not specified	Limited / Varies
Context Awareness	High	Baseline
Installation Complexity	Unknown	N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this skill do?

Lumerical FDTD and MODE skill for nanophotonics, integrated photonics, and solar cell design

Where can I find the source code?

You can find the source code on GitHub using the link provided at the top of the page.

SKILL.md Source

# Lumerical Photonics Simulator

## Purpose

Provides expert guidance on Lumerical photonics simulations, including FDTD, eigenmode expansion, and integrated device design.

## Capabilities

- 2D/3D FDTD simulations
- Eigenmode expansion (EME)
- S-parameter extraction
- Grating coupler optimization
- CW and pulsed source analysis
- CHARGE electrical integration

## Usage Guidelines

1. **FDTD Setup**: Configure FDTD simulations for photonic structures
2. **Mode Analysis**: Use MODE for eigenmode calculations
3. **S-Parameters**: Extract S-parameters for circuit modeling
4. **Optimization**: Use built-in optimization tools
5. **Integration**: Combine optical and electrical simulations

## Tools/Libraries

- Lumerical FDTD
- MODE
- DEVICE