CHARGE

Built on the finite element drift-diffusion method, CHARGE provides designers with the correct tools for comprehensive charge transport simulation in active photonic and optoelectronic semiconductor devices. CHARGE self-consistently solves the system of equations describing electrostatic potential (Poisson’s equations) and density of free carriers (drift-diffusion equations). Automatic and guided mesh refinement tools are provided to achieve accuracy while minimizing computational effort.

CHARGE is a solver within Lumerical’s DEVICE Multiphysics Simulation Suite, the world’s first multiphysics suite purpose-built for photonics designers. The DEVICE suite enables designers to accurately model components where the complex interaction of optical, electronic, and thermal phenomena is critical to performance. As part of the Finite Element IDE, designers can quickly analyze complex active devices while benefiting from Lumerical’s industry-leading usability, performance, and accuracy