Cui, Xudong; Erni, Daniel:
Optimization of nanophotonic structures by using genetic algoritms and evolutionary strategies
In: 1st International Workshop on Theoretical and Computational Nano-Photonics (TaCoNa 2008), Dec. 3-5 - Bad Honnef, Germany, 2008, p. 43
2008book article/chapter in collection
Electrical Engineering and Information TechnologyFaculty of Engineering
Title:
Optimization of nanophotonic structures by using genetic algoritms and evolutionary strategies
Author:
Cui, XudongUDE
LSF ID
49135
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Erni, DanielUDE
GND
1175897205
LSF ID
47126
ORCID
0000-0002-1467-6373ORCID iD
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connected with university

Abstract:

We developed several global optimizers based on genetic algorithms and evolutionary strategies, which allow a deeper understanding and a better design of the underlying nanophotonic structures. Design examples are provided such as photonic crystal based waveguides, filters, and plasmonic nanoshell structures for enhanced scattering and absorption applications. Our studies show that the proposed optimization schemes are well suited for numerical structural optimization of nanophotonic components especially when conventional design rules fail or, moreover, when there is not much prior design knowledge available.