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# Ansys Lumerical Multiphysics

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> Ansys Lumerical Multiphysics designs optical components and models optical, thermal, electrical, and quantum effects in photonics.
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Ansys Lumerical Multiphysics?

Ansys Lumerical Multiphysics is used by photonics engineers, semiconductor designers, researchers, telecommunications companies, and quantum computing developers.

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Ansys, Inc.
- **Founded**: 1970

## Commercial Context

- **Target Audience**: 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- Chat

## Category

- [Simulation Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30607/simulation/software)

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