I am simulating losses in quantum circuits on qInterconnect and I am getting an error that prevents the simulation from running. The Python console does not indicate where the error is. I have tried different things but still have not come to the solution. Even if I use the file provided by this Ansys example I get the same error. https://optics.ansys.com/hc/en-us/articles/7150953237267-Non-Linear-Sign-NLS-Gate If you have experience with qInterconnect, or know someone who has, I would really appreciate to get in touch so I can explain the problem in detail! submitted by /u/Putrid-Tomatillo7 ..read more

Hello Reddit! I am interested in pursuing my PhD in photonics at either of the aforementioned schools. After taking a look at both, my assessment is as follows: TU Delft - much wider international recognition (esp in the US) - not a clearly distinct photonics department but scattered projects throughout departments Eindhoven - not as high of an overall ranking as Delft but recognized for Photonics - clear investment into a distinct integrated photonics department - loads of industry options nearby The reputation wouldn’t normally be a factor if it weren’t for the fact that I want to go abroad ..read more

I'm thinking of a way to use Quantum wave interference to build ON OFF switch/ Transistors which is 1nm in size (channel size) and electrons at this level acts as wave and one can use Quantum interference to build switches But then i thought can we use photonics for the same and realised we need UV or Visible light frequency to achieve the size of nm. Then came across Plasmonics circuitry. Can anyone explain about this more? submitted by /u/HungryGlove8480 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

Hey guys, I’m currently in the process of completing my undergrad in EE and need some advice regarding a Masters degree in photonics. To put it simply, is it worth it? Is it going to get me far career-wise? My masters work would potentially involve AI and use of silicon photonics for data communication. I have been heavily considering doing it but I’m scared it might be a waste of time and won’t get me too far. My other options are going straight into the industry (even though it’s not looking too good) or working towards getting certificates in AI or DataScience. Any advice would be apprecia ..read more

I am doing a report on Photonic crystals in my Electro-Optics course as a senior. We haven't covered Photonic crystals in the course it was a topic I chose. I am having trouble understanding the propagation of waves that are within the complete Photonic bandgap of a 3D crystal. Say I shine light onto a 3D crystal and the frequency of light is within the complete photonic bandgap. Does that mean that the light is completely blocked from entering the crystal, or does it mean that at each point in the crystal, destructive interference is occurring, so there is no intensity but it propagates thro ..read more

Who here has experience with G stack laser diodes? submitted by /u/Zestyclose_Life695 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

So I am majoring in photonics science and engineering at UCF. I want to get into either something to do with NASA engineering or laser engineering for medical purposes like surgical machinery. Any advice on what I should get a masters in? we offer a biomedical engineering MS at ucf which might be helpful with the latter but what should I do for NASA? submitted by /u/Radiant_Lobster3145 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

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Hi, I have been accepted for a Master's at Ghent in Photonics Engineering. I am familiar with the photonics research group from this university, but I wanted to know what is the general opinion on this program and the university about photonics. Is it well-regarded in the EU? submitted by /u/Putrid-Tomatillo7270 [visit reddit] [comments ..read more

I am building a EDA tool for structural and behavioral Photonics ckts in Silicon Photonics area; anyone interested to try it out ? submitted by /u/inner2021planet [visit reddit] [comments ..read more