Inverse design in nanophotonics

Sean Molesky; Zin Lin; Alexander Y. Piggott; Weiliang Jin; Jelena Vučković; Alejandro W. Rodriguez

doi:10.1038/s41566-018-0246-9

Abstract

Recent advancements in computational inverse-design approaches — algorithmic techniques for discovering optical structures based on desired functional characteristics — have begun to reshape the landscape of structures available to nanophotonics. Here, we outline a cross-section of key developments in this emerging field of photonic optimization: moving from a recap of foundational results to motivation of applications in nonlinear, topological, near-field and on-chip optics. Starting with a desired optical output it is possible to use computational algorithms to inverse design devices. The approach is reviewed here with an emphasis on nanophotonics.

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Year: 2018
Type: article
Volume: 12
Issue: 11
Pages: 659-670
Citations: 1430
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                                    Sean Molesky, 
                                
                                    Zin Lin, 
                                
                                    Alexander Y. Piggott
                                
                                et al.
                            
                            (2018). 
                            Inverse design in nanophotonics. 
                            Nature Photonics
                            , 12
                            (11)
                            , 659-670.
                            https://doi.org/10.1038/s41566-018-0246-9
                        

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DOI: 10.1038/s41566-018-0246-9
arXiv: 1801.06715

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