Computational Nanotechnology Using Finite Difference Time Domain

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Finite-Difference Time-Domain Method in Photonics and Nanophotonics

Mohamed A. Swillam

School of Science and Engineering, American University in Cairo (AUC), New Cairo, Egypt

CONTENTS

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Finite Difference Time Domain (FDTD)

1.3 FDTD for Photonic Material

1.4 Recent Applications of FDTD in Nanophotonics

1.4.1 Application of FDTD in Plasmonic Devices

1.4.2 Applications of FDTD in Photonics Crystals

1.4.3 Applications of FDTD in Nanoparticles and Nanostructures

1.4.4 Applications of FDTD on Solar Cell

1.5 Efficient Approach for Sensitivity Analysis Using FDTD

1.5.1 AVM Approach for Dielectric Discontinuities

1.5.2 Examples

1.5.2.1 Multimode Interference 3dB Power Splitter

1.5.2.2 Deeply Etched Waveguide Terminator

1.6 Conclusion ...