# Lumerical Photonics Simulator

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

- Skill: `a5c-ai/lumerical-photonics-simulator` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add a5c-ai/lumerical-photonics-simulator`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/a5c-ai/lumerical-photonics-simulator/raw
- Safety review: pending (external: skill-scanner PASS, skillspector PASS)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: a5c-ai (https://skillmd.com/u/a5c-ai)
- Updated: 2026-09-09
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/a5c-ai/lumerical-photonics-simulator

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# 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