Optic Analysis

The 3D solid mathematics of an optical system make it possible to simulate the polarization, scattering, absorption, diffraction, reflection and refraction of light rays.

By using the appropriate numerical analysis it is possible to calculate the following:

• irradiance, intensity, flux, temperature dependence and spectral distributions;
• stray light (including ghosts), scattered light and aperture diffraction;
• light distributions in imaging and non-imaging systems;
• polarization effects;
• scattering and propagation in biological tissue;
• true color appearance.

Using ray-tracing techniques, the models created by CAD systems can be used directly to model optic behavior, allowing the analysis of:

• telescope and camera systems;
• lenses and optical components;
• microscopes;
• infrared imaging systems;
• optic sensors;
• spectrometers;
• light pipes and multi-mode fibers;
• LCD projection systems;
• illumination systems;
• luminaires and light fixtures;
• automotive lighting;
• endoscopic and medical applications;
• laser systems.