Glossary of photonic and optical terms
45 key terms from optics, photonics, optical telecommunications, and engineering simulation — explained clearly, with application examples and links to related tools.
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BER
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Simulation methods
BPM
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Geometric optics and lighting
BSDF
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Telecommunications
Chromatic dispersion
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Advanced topics
Co-packaged optics
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Advanced topics
Coherent detection
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Photonics and PIC
Compact model (PIC)
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Sensing and gratings
DTS
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Telecommunications
DWDM
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Telecommunications
EDFA
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Sensing and gratings
FBG
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Simulation methods
FDTD
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Simulation methods
FEM in optics
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Photonics and PIC
Grating coupler
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Geometric optics and lighting
Irradiance
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Advanced topics
LiDAR
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Sensing and gratings
LPG
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Photonics and PIC
Mach-Zehnder modulator
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Simulation methods
Mode solver
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Simulation methods
Monte Carlo method in optics
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Geometric optics and lighting
MTF
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Simulation methods
Non-sequential ray tracing
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Advanced topics
Nonlinear optics
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Advanced topics
Numerical aperture
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Advanced topics
OCT
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Telecommunications
Optical Q-factor
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Photonics and PIC
Optical waveguide
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Sensing and gratings
OTDR
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Photonics and PIC
PDK (Process Design Kit)
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Advanced topics
Photonic crystals
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Photonics and PIC
PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit)
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Advanced topics
Plasmonics
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Telecommunications
PMD
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Geometric optics and lighting
PST
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Advanced topics
QKD
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Simulation methods
Ray tracing
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Photonics and PIC
Ring resonator
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Simulation methods
Sequential ray tracing
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Photonics and PIC
Silicon photonics
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Geometric optics and lighting
Spherical aberration
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Sensing and gratings
SPR
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Geometric optics and lighting
Stray light
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Geometric optics and lighting
TIR
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Geometric optics and lighting
UGR
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Telecommunications
WDM
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