OpticStudio resource for common surfaces, like black anodize aluminum

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I want to simulate stray light effects with a barrel in OpticsStudio non sequential. I’m not an expert with scatter profiles, and looking for a library of some common generic mechanical parts like raw aluminum and black anodized aluminum.

I looked in the ‘IS Scatter Catalog’ under generic, but only see 2 options.

I realized there is lot of complexity to the details, but it seems like OpticsBuilder has some simple canned choices like ‘Black Anodized’.

Is there a way to access those libraries in OpticsStudio? Any other resources anyone can recommend?

Thank you,

John

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Best answer by Allie 11 February 2022, 20:53

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Allie · Accepted Answer

Hi@John.Hygelund- In addition to what Jeff provided above, I received permission from our OpticsBuilder product manager (@Lisa C) to share the scatter profiles with you if you’re interested in using what we ship with that program. Generally, the profiles were derived from OpticStudio scatter profiles. Here’s a list of the derivations:OB scatter profileOS originBlack AnodizedAlanod Deco Prime 13-C12 (with some modifications)Black Foil 1% Reflectance VisibleAcktar_Metal_Velvet_29-1_RadiometricBlack Foil 2% Reflectance UVAcktar_Spectral_Black_KT-10_RadiometricBlack Paint 1% Reflectance VisibleAcktar_Magic_Black_309-11Black Paint 2% Reflectance UVAcktar_Fractal_Vlack_1776_S-04Black Paint 2% Reflectance VisibleAcktar_Vacuum_Black_316-11Gold AnodizedAlanod_Deco_Prime_4_C22Grey AnodizedAlanod_Deco_Prime_4_C61Grey_PlasticGrey_PlasticPowdered_Black_Steel_PostPowdered_Black_Steel_PostStainless SteelAlanod_Deco_Mironox_7_SRNote: Due to the size restrictions on our forums, I had to split the profiles into two attachments :).

Jeff.Wilde · Answer

Hi John,I’ve used Acktar black coatings for a similar purpose in the past. See this press release: Acktar black coatings. Their coatings are part of the OpticStudio IS Scatter Catalog. You can try contacting them to see if they also have a file for raw or machined aluminum.Not sure what wavelength range you are using, but beware that conventional black anodized aluminum becomes very reflective above 700 nm (see:Reflectivity of Various Black Materials)In addition to Acktar, a good option in the NIR is Pioneer Optical Black Aluminum Anodizing. I think Pioneer can provide an example reflectance spectrum for their product, but not sure about an *.isx file.PS: Hopefully someone from Zemax can comment on your question about the availability of scattering files from OpticsBuilder for use in OpticStudio.

OpticStudio resource for common surfaces, like black anodize aluminum

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OB scatter profile	OS origin
Black Anodized	Alanod Deco Prime 13-C12 (with some modifications)
Black Foil 1% Reflectance Visible	Acktar_Metal_Velvet_29-1_Radiometric
Black Foil 2% Reflectance UV	Acktar_Spectral_Black_KT-10_Radiometric
Black Paint 1% Reflectance Visible	Acktar_Magic_Black_309-11
Black Paint 2% Reflectance UV	Acktar_Fractal_Vlack_1776_S-04
Black Paint 2% Reflectance Visible	Acktar_Vacuum_Black_316-11
Gold Anodized	Alanod_Deco_Prime_4_C22
Grey Anodized	Alanod_Deco_Prime_4_C61
Grey_Plastic	Grey_Plastic
Powdered_Black_Steel_Post	Powdered_Black_Steel_Post
Stainless Steel	Alanod_Deco_Mironox_7_SR

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