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Zemax OpticStudio, also known simply as Zemax, is a software program used for designing and simulating optical systems. It runs under Microsoft Windows.[1][2][3] It can be used in the fields of optics and photonics to design and analyze lenses, cameras, telescopes, microscopes, and other optical systems. It is used for the design and analysis of both imaging and illumination systems. Since 2021, it has been owned and developed by Ansys.
The software was originally written by Ken Moore. It was the first optical design program specifically written for Microsoft Windows.[4][5] It became commercially available in 1990.[6] The first version was called Max, named after Ken Moore's dog. The name was later changed to Zemax due to a trademark conflict.[4] The program was originally sold by Focus Software, which later became Zemax Development Corp.[7]
OpticStudio can also model the effect of optical coatings on the surfaces of components.[7] It includes a library of stock commercial lenses.[15] OpticStudio can perform standard sequential ray tracing through optical elements, non-sequential ray tracing for analysis of stray light, and physical optics beam propagation. It also has tolerancing capability, to allow analysis of the effect of manufacturing defects and assembly errors.[16]
The physical optics propagation feature can be used for problems where diffraction is important, including the propagation of laser beams and the coupling of light into single-mode optical fibers.[17] OpticStudio's optimization tools can be used to improve an initial lens design by automatically adjusting parameters to maximize performance and reduce aberrations.[18]
To be honest, I'm not sure how my first ellipsoidal mirror even worked as the rays are reflected from my mirror before the propagation to the mirror happens. Should this even be possible in sequential optics? I hope you get what I mean, when you look at the lens data I attached:
KIRKLAND, Wash., June 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Zemax, the global leader in optical product design software, announced today that OpticStudio for optical engineers is now available as subscription licenses for individual and network (concurrent) users. The company is offering six-month, one-year, two-year, and three-year subscription terms, with volume discounts for five or more users. Subscription includes customer support 24 hours a day, Monday-Friday from qualified engineers in the U.S., Europe, Japan, and Taiwan.
"Our mission is to help companies bring optical products to market faster," said Zemax CEO Mark Nicholson. "With subscription licenses, customers large and small will have the latest Zemax software at their fingertips, just when they need it, without paying license, upgrade, or support fees. The software is a service with regular updates and feature enhancements, available for the length of time it's required. All this comes with access to global support engineers who are obsessed with customer success."
Zemax's industry-leading optical product design software, OpticStudio and LensMechanix, helps optical and mechanical engineering teams turn their ideas into reality through Zemax Virtual Prototyping, which reduces design iterations and repeated prototypes, speeding time to market and reducing development costs. Acquired by EQT Partners in 2018, Zemax is headquartered in the Seattle, Washington, area and has offices in the UK, Japan, Taiwan, and China. For more information: www.Zemax.com
Zemax OpticStudio is a well-distributed ray tracing software. VirtualLab Fusion allows to import optical systems with full 3D position information and glasses from Zemax OpticStudio. After the import, the structure data of the optical system will be shown either as single surfaces, or can be combined into components in VirtualLab Fusion. One can perform ray tracing simulation of the imported optical system, and more importantly, field tracing could be performed to further analyze the system.
This means that both optical and optomechanical designs can be created and analyzed and then imported into Ansys Mechanical for FEA analysis so that the effects of structural and thermal deformation on the optical performance can be analyzed and understood. And that is only the beginning of the capabilities that are possible because of the Zemax acquisition into Ansys.
I began by using the Double Gauss sample file provided in the Samples folder of the Zemax files that are downloaded when each user installs Zemax OpticStudio. Because I used off-the-shelf optical mounts, I updated and optimized the Double Gauss example to take into consideration the restrictions on the system from the geometry of the mounts. These first steps were done in sequential mode.
The next step is to export the assembly from SpaceClaim into a STEP file. It is important to do this while suppressing the optical components, the optics are already in Zemax OpticStudio. When accounting for just the mechanical mounts, the assembly will look like this:
The final assembly has both the optical lenses with accurate optical properties, along with the geometry of the CAD assembly. The next step in this adventure involves accurately depicting the properties of the CAD assembly. In future blog posts, we can explore how to explode the CAD assembly into its individual components, and applying accurate coatings to the CAD assembly so that an accurate scatter analysis can be done.
For companies looking to develop a lightguide solution entirely in-house, one of the largest expenses is optical design software. It is something you likely do not already have, and most businesses are often surprised at how pricey these programs are. Is there a way to avoid breaking the bank while buying optical design software? Is there a way to save money when designing custom lightguide solutions?
First start by considering if it is even worthwhile to purchase this software for in-house use, or if optical design should be left to a partner company. Custom lightguide manufacturers will already have access to the latest, most advanced software programs and other tools. Further, they have experience and know-how to use optical design software at its full potential and achieve the best, most fine-tuned results.
Custom lightguide manufacturers also know what types of designs will or will not work in practice, and how to work within design limits to produce a winning product. When working with such a company, optical design services can simply be included as part of their overall cost.
LightTools: LightTools is available at approximately $48,000 when fully equipped, including a permanent license. There is also an annual maintenance fee of approximately $7,000. In return, the software offers 3D optical engineering and design, an extensive source library, real-time ray tracing, and integration with Solidworks geometry. LightTools also offers a wide range of real-world simulations.
Optisworks: Optisworks costs approximately $12,000, plus a $2,300 annual fee. The benefit here is that Solidworks developed this optical simulation software and the two work together seamlessly. It offers a variety of simulations, along with concurrent opto-mechanical design.
Ultimately, for convenience, upfront cost reduction, quality and expertise, working with a reputable partner company is typically the most successful option. Global Lighting Technologies is a leader in developing custom lightguide solutions of all varieties and offers unmatched capabilities in optical design and development. Learn more by requesting a quote, or call us at 440.922.4585 with any questions.
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Ansys Zemax product solutions empower engineers to create exceptional optical systems. The flagship software, Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, leads the industry in optical imaging, illumination, and laser system design. It is the go-to tool for visionaries shaping diverse fields.
The leading-edge features of the Ansys Zemax optical design software packages are the standard for optical imaging, illumination, and laser system design in universities around the world and leading companies throughout the optics industry.
Ansys Zemax OpticStudio provides engineers with everything they need to design optical systems.
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OpticStudio is a simulation software used for designing optical systems and streamlining the optical workflow. It allows for the simulation of the performance of optical systems under various conditions and enables optimization of designs to meet specific performance requirements.
OpticStudio provides comprehensive analysis and simulation capabilities, allowing you to consider three modes: Sequential ray tracing, Non-sequential ray tracing, and Physical Optics Propagation. These modes enable higher design flexibility and accuracy when designing optical systems.
In Sequential ray tracing mode, rays are traced according to a predetermined surface order, and each surface is traced only once during the process from the object plane to the image plane. Sequential ray tracing is characterized by its fast computational speed, making it highly suitable for analysis, design, optimization, and tolerance analysis of optical systems.
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