Fundamentals of Optical System Design using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio

A Hands-On Workshop for Optical Engineers

Dive into the world of optical system design with our 2-day live virtual workshop on Ansys Zemax OpticStudio. This comprehensive program is tailored for beginning and intermediate users looking to gain a solid foundation in optical modeling, system optimization, and workflow automation. With interactive workshops and practical examples, you’ll learn to design, analyze, and optimize optical systems for real-world applications.

This course covers a wide range of topics, including nonsequential system modeling, illumination techniques, stray light analysis, and tolerancing. Participants will also explore the power of Zemax APIs for Python and MATLAB to streamline their design process. By the end of this workshop, you’ll be equipped with the skills and tools to excel in optical engineering, from understanding core concepts to implementing advanced techniques.

Dates:
Course Dates Coming Soon

Location:
Online/Remote

Course Pricing:
$750 per person attending the 2-day course

Course Dates & Pricing

Course Dates Coming Soon

Location:
Online/Remote

Course Pricing:
$750 per person attending the 2-day course

Course Overview

This comprehensive workshop covers the fundamentals of optical system design using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio. Participants will gain a solid understanding of essential optical design concepts, including basic optical principles, nonsequential system modeling, system optimization, illumination techniques, stray light analysis and optimization, tolerancing methods, and leveraging Zemax APIs to streamline workflows.


Who will be the learners of this course:

  • Beginners who are interested in optical system design and modeling and need a comprehensive overview of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio.
  • Users who are interested in specific topics and would like to learn related concepts or refine methods taught during the course.

What to expect from this course:

  • Understanding basic optical modeling concepts and optimization methods
  • Nonsequential modeling and illumination system
  • Stray light identification and elimination
  • Basic optical tolerancing concepts and methods
  • Application programming interface of Zemax to accelerate workflow

Course Outline

Day 1: 4 Hours

Module 1: Introduction of Optical System Design

  • Introduction to Optical System in Zemax OpticStudio
  • Basic Optical Concepts and Glass Properties
  • Workshop: Model a lens and Aberration Analysis

Module 2: Nonsequential System

  • Nonsequential Modeling, Illuminance, Ray Tracing, Mixed Mode
  • Nonsequential Applications
  • Workshop: Nonsequential Lens Example

Module 3: Merit Function and Optimization

  • Introduction to Merit Function
  • Goal and Weight Setting
  • Operands for Sequential and Nonsequential
  • Workshop: Optimizing Simple Lens

Module 4: Illumination System

  1. LED Modeling
  2. Illuminance Interaction with OpticStudio
  3. Spectrum analysis
  4. Workshop: A Typical LED Model
Day 2: 4 Hours

Module 5: Stray Light Analysis Part 1

  • Introduction to Stray Light
  • Stray Light Analysis
  • Optimizing System to Avoid Stray Light
  • Workshop: Stray Light Analysis in An Imaging Lens

Module 6: Stray Light Analysis Part 2

  • Stray Light with Mechanical Mounts
  • Avoid Stray Light from Mechanical Parts
  • Workshop: Stray Light Analysis in Imaging Lens with Mechanical Mount

Module 7: Tolerancing

  • Tolerancing Operands and Analysis
  • Tolerancing Using Zemax Macro Language Script
  • Workshop: Tolerancing a Lens

Module 8: Zemax Application Programming Interface with Python and MATLAB

  • Environmental Setup
  • Commands Checkup
  • Programming Tips
  • Workshop: Generating a system in both Python and Matlab

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