Date: 10/11/2024
About this Forum:
Anderson localization of light
In this seminar, we will provide a general introduction to the motivation behind the development of our products and discuss examples of how scalable simulations enable new discoveries such as the Anderson localization of light.
Engineers and researchers in optics and photonics have utilized computational tools for device design and optimization for several decades. However, the increasing demand for faster and larger simulations has created a significant gap between market offerings and user needs. This gap is primarily due to the reliance on outdated hardware architectures by most available software. Consequently, despite rapid advancements in computer hardware, such as GPUs and cloud computing (as per Moore’s law), simulation speeds have not experienced commensurate exponential growth. This limitation continues to be a bottleneck in most research efforts. To fully leverage modern computing platforms, software must be redesigned from the ground up. By integrating advanced numerical algorithms with state-of-the-art GPU-based cloud computing platforms, we are able to achieve speed and scalability advantages over existing market solutions by a minimum of two orders of magnitude (and up to 100x), transforming traditionally lengthy simulations into tasks completed within minutes.
About the presenters:
Tom Chen, Senior Photonics Engineer, Flexcompute, received his PhD in Physics with a research focus on experimental condensed matter physics and optics. Currently he is primarily working on simulation tools and photonic designs.
Flexcompute is a technology company that specializes in high-performance computational software and cloud-based solutions for engineering and scientific simulations. The company focuses on developing cutting-edge simulation tools that leverage advanced computational methods, including electromagnetics (EM), computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and structural analysis.
Key Areas of Focus:
- Electromagnetic Simulation:
- Flexcompute provides tools for simulating electromagnetic fields, which are essential in the design and analysis of antennas, RF components, and other electronic devices. These simulations help in optimizing performance and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD):
- Flexcompute offers advanced CFD solutions that are designed to simulate fluid flow, heat transfer, and related physical phenomena. These simulations are crucial in industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and civil engineering.
- High-Performance Computing (HPC):
- The company’s software is optimized for high-performance computing environments, allowing users to run large-scale simulations quickly and efficiently. Flexcompute’s solutions often take advantage of cloud computing to provide scalable resources for complex simulations.
- Structural Analysis:
- The company also offers simulation tools for structural analysis, which are used to assess the mechanical integrity and durability of materials and structures under various conditions.
Applications:
Flexcompute’s technology is used across a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and civil engineering. The simulations provided by their software help engineers and scientists design, optimize, and validate complex systems and components more efficiently than traditional methods.
Cloud-Based Solutions:
Flexcompute leverages cloud computing to provide on-demand access to powerful computational resources, making their simulation tools accessible to a broader range of users. This approach allows companies to scale their computational needs according to project requirements without investing heavily in physical infrastructure.