Synopsys Optical Solutions

The game-changing LightTools Optimization Module for this week's #FeatureFriday! This innovative tool automatically improves the performance of any illumination system. With its fast algorithms, it not only increases your optimization solution success rate but also shortens design cycles. The module offers a wide range of system parameters to choose from, giving designers unparalleled flexibility to achieve the desired system performance. Plus, its full integration with the LightTools 3D solid modeling environment ensures practical and realistic solutions for your unique project needs. With built-in merit functions, optimizing common illumination applications has never been easier. Learn more: https://ow.ly/sV6A50RJ40e #LightTools #Optimization #IlluminationDesign

Today, we’re celebrating the International Day of Light! Light is the electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye, and optical design harnesses the power of light for a specific application. It is crucial in various fields, from photography to vision correction, and even in space exploration! Share this post to educate others about light and optics! #LightDay2024 #LightInOurLives2024 #IDL2024 #UNESCO

New research by Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学) proposes a method for designing an integral projection system, which includes optical design and digital preprocessing. By incorporating an integral projection imaging model and ray data, authors achieved a per-pixel mapping. Their design example, a projection optical system with a field of view of 80° and an F-number of 2, resulted in distortion-free, uniformly illuminated, and high-quality images. CODE V and LightTools played a pivotal role in this work. https://lnkd.in/dcTSgT9H

In a recent Synopsys Optical Solutions tech talk, Dr. Weimin Shi shed light on the importance of as-built system performance in optical design and manufacturing. He focused on unique approaches in CODE V and RSoft Photonic Device Tools for both conventional and emerging optical systems. The key takeaway was that getting the design right the first time is vital. This involves understanding potential fabrication errors, accurately modeling each error, and assessing its impact on as-built performance. By using Synopsys' suite of tools, designers can reduce sensitivity to manufacturing tolerances, balance performance and cost, and create high-performance, cost-effective optical systems. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/dwYf-u-m #OpticalDesign #Manufacturing

Step into the future of 3D optical engineering with our LightTools Discovery Training! This comprehensive course will introduce you to the powerful features of LightTools®, a leading software product that supports virtual prototyping, simulation, optimization, and photorealistic renderings of illumination applications. Join us on May 22, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. PDT or on June 6, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. CEST. This training will familiarize you with the LightTools interface and its main features, helping you create accurate, timely, and cost-effective illumination designs with ease. Register today: https://ow.ly/8e9v50REVgx #LightToolsTraining #OpticalEngineering #DesignFuture

Researchers from Princeton University and Meta are working on integrating 3D holographic images into everyday view. They've developed a spatial light modulator projecting high-definition 3D images, which fits on standard glasses. This could enhance VR and AR displays. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ekHeb2xg #OpticalEngineering #VirtualReality #AugmentedReality #Holography

Introducing the Synopsys REFLET 180S for this week's #FeatureFriday! This compact, motorized optical system is perfect for characterizing the scattering behavior of any material or object. Its applications range from photorealistic rendering to optical sensors, reflector material characterization, and more! The REFLET 180S offers accurate measurements for all your needs. Plus, it supports Illumination Design Software and Realistic Rendering Software for life-like simulations. Discover the future of optical innovation today! For more details, visit our website, https://ow.ly/zBjf50RAYZw. To learn more, https://ow.ly/AmCm50RAYZv

In light of recent advancements in optical technology, the development of metalenses is proving to be a significant milestone. These thin, flat surfaces can enhance the capabilities of traditional lenses across a multitude of applications. Despite the complexity of the design workflow, Synopsys provides design tools to streamline the process accurately and efficiently. Our recent article illustrates how to tackle the challenges in metalens design by integrating a ray-based automatic design add-on feature in CODE V with a wave-based inverse design tool—MetaOptic Designer. This combination allows for the design of an ultra-wide-angle metalens imaging system. Dive into the article to understand the calculation of meta-atom optical properties and the process of designing a metalens with CODE V. https://lnkd.in/ghEkSdZ6 #CODEV #MetaOpticDesigner #metalenses #metalens #designbrilliance

Discover the latest use case from CREAT GmbH on vehicle registration plate lamp design, where authors have used LucidShape software to overcome challenges in achieving homogeneous illumination. Plus, learn about the updated Microfacet Utility available for download on SolvNetPlus, offering accurate refractive BSDF model creation. Important licensing changes are coming to CODE V, LightTools, and LucidShape products, so prepare by requesting a trial of SCL versions today. Don't miss our upcoming Tech Talks and User Group Meetings and remember to enter your design project into our student competition by June 14, 2024! https://ow.ly/3z7n50RyYG9 #designbrilliance

Congratulations to Sherry Yi-Ting Feng, who was the 2024 recipient of the Kidger Memorial Scholarship. She is a Ph.D candidate in optics at the University of Rochester and also one of the winners of our student optical design competition. https://lnkd.in/gF6qFSbY Deadline to enter the Synopsys optical design competition for the 2024-2025 year is next month, June 14. For rules and entry form, visit our website: https://lnkd.in/gs4Guau