4 papers
Gradient-Informed Bayesian and Interior Point Optimization for Efficient Inverse Design in Nanophotonics
Yannik Mahlau, Yannick Augenstein, Tyler W. Hughes +2
Inverse design, particularly geometric shape optimization, provides a systematic approach for developing high-performance nanophotonic devices. While numerous optimization algorith…
A three-dimensional polarization-insensitive grating coupler tailored for 3D nanoprinting
Oliver Kuster, Yannick Augenstein, Carsten Rockstuhl +1
Efficiently coupling light from optical fibers into photonic integrated circuits is a key step toward practical photonic devices. While a notable coupling can be achieved by out of…
Multiphoton Quantum Interference at Ultracompact Inverse-Designed Multiport Beam Splitter
Shiang-Yu Huang, Shreya Kumar, Jeldrik Huster +3
Photonic quantum technologies enter a new phase when realized in photonic integrated circuits, leading to a great advance in practical applications. In the pursuit of high integrat…
Inverse Design of 3D Nanophotonic Devices with Structural Integrity Using Auxiliary Thermal Solvers
Oliver Kuster, Yannick Augenstein, Roberto Narváez Hernández +2
3D additive manufacturing enables the fabrication of nanophotonic structures with subwavelength features that control light across macroscopic scales. Gradient-based optimization o…