Optical software

Analysing lidar return signal strengths for target optical surfaces and atmospheric conditions

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Lidar systems are complex, dynamic devices involving both optical, mechanical, and electronic components that must work together while interacting reliably with a widely varying external environment. It is the optical part of the system that interacts with the environment, and so it is through optical modeling that we can gain a crucial insight into expected performance under varying conditions.

In this paper, we will take a brief look at how illumination ray tracing software can be used by engineers to gain these insights into expected lidar system performance before building expensive prototype systems.

Model behaviour

Keely Portway looks at how optical software is being used to design light sources

High-Yield Optimization - Streamlining the path to more easily manufacturable designs

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The conventional optical design approach results in designs that are very sensitive to manufacturing and alignment errors, which means the optical product is difficult to repeatedly manufacture successfully.

A new method, called High-Yield Optimization, produces designs that meet tight performance specifications, provide a higher manufacturing yield, and lower manufacturing costs through less waste.

LensMechanix

Zemax has announced the release of LensMechanix for Creo Parametric, which enables engineers to streamline optomechanical product design

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