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Master's Thesis
Author of thesis: Bc. Tereza Bačová
Acad. year: 2025/2026
Supervisor: Ing. Filip Ligmajer, Ph.D.
Reviewer: Ing. Pavel Kwiecien, Ph.D.
This master’s thesis develops a multiphysics simulation framework within COMSOL Multiphysics software to investigate the interconnected opto-thermal dynamics of hybrid SiN-VO2 waveguide modulators. Moving beyond the simplified spatial heat approximations found in earlier literature, this work implements a localized, electric field-based heat source density formulation to capture Joule heating. This self-consistent coupling provides physical understanding of how electromagnetic wave propagation, localized heat generation, and the phase transition of VO2 are connected during the in-waveguide absorption mechanism. Initially, the cross-sectional geometry of the SiN-VO2 waveguide was established to maximize its performance for amplitude modulation schemes. Within the subsequent single-wavelength operating regime, the spatial characteristics of the resulting temperature profiles were clarified, and the occurrence of intermediate VO2 states were quantified along the structure. Finally, the framework was prepared for a dual-wavelength configuration, characterizing the multi-mode propagation and subsequent spatial modal interference.
Vanadium Dioxide, In-Waveguide Absorption, Self-Consistent Optical Heating, Multiphysics Simulation, Amplitude Modulation, Electromagnetic Heat Source, Single-Wave-length Modulation, Dual-Wavelength Modulation, Photonic Integrated Circuits
Date of defence
15.06.2026
Result of the defence
Defended (thesis was successfully defended)
Grading
A
Process of defence
Po otázkách oponenta bylo dále diskutováno: Možnost využití simulací při ohřevu VO2 průchodem proudu. Způsob "vypínání" modulátoru. Rychlost přepínání modulátoru. Studentka na otázky odpověděla.
Language of thesis
English
Faculty
Fakulta strojního inženýrství
Department
Institute of Physical Engineering
Study programme
Physical Engineering and Nanotechnology (N-FIN-P)
Composition of Committee
prof. RNDr. Tomáš Šikola, CSc. (předseda) prof. RNDr. Jiří Spousta, Ph.D. (místopředseda) prof. RNDr. Pavel Zemánek, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Mgr. Dominik Munzar, Dr. (člen) doc. Mgr. Adam Dubroka, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Ing. Jan Čechal, Ph.D. (člen) prof. RNDr. Jiří Petráček, Dr. (člen) prof. RNDr. Radim Chmelík, Ph.D. (člen) prof. Ing. Miroslav Kolíbal, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Ing. Radek Kalousek, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Ing. Stanislav Průša, Ph.D. (člen) doc. Mgr. Vlastimil Křápek, Ph.D. (člen) RNDr. Antonín Fejfar, CSc. (člen)
Supervisor’s reportIng. Filip Ligmajer, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by supervisor: A
Reviewer’s reportIng. Pavel Kwiecien, Ph.D.
Grade proposed by reviewer: B
Responsibility: Mgr. et Mgr. Hana Odstrčilová