Tutorials
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Beginner.15 min
Quickstart: 2x2 MMI
Simulate a 2x2 multimode interference coupler using gdsfactory for layout and HyperWave for cloud-accelerated 3D FDTD. Recommended starting point.
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Inverse Design: Grating Coupler
End-to-end topology optimization of a 220nm SOI grating coupler, from freeform optimization through fabrication-ready GDS export.
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Objectives & Loss Functions
Build custom loss functions using composable expression trees. Broadband optimization, multi-port balancing, field focusing, and penalty terms.
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