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Hi,I’m trying to model lens array imaging using mixed mode (array defined in NSC).My question is, how valid is the Image Analysis for such a setup? The on-axis field component appears to shape a proper image, but from the layout rays I have a hard time imaging how an actual image is formed (see below picture). When using the off-axis field to make the Image Simulation, the picture appears to have multiple overlays (4). Second question (perhaps the reason behind my misunderstanding), is how can Microlens Arrays be used to form images. I would think that placing the object and image plane 2f before and after the array would give a 1:1 imaging of the object (f being the single lens focal length). Additionally, I’m guessing some kind of post-processing of the image is necessary to actually make the image resolvable? Simulation file is attached.Best regards,Ahmed
What's the difference between Sequential and Non-Sequential Mode? When should I use one over the other?
I would like to use lenses from Thorlabs to collimate the NA=0.22 beam to around 0.4mm size. What merit functions should I use to achieve this goal? Can I also use Stock lens matching and merit functions together to achieve this goal?
Dear Sir/Madam,Happy New Year!I am trying to simulated the fiber with NA 0.22. For this I have taken Core RI 1.49 and claculated the cladding RI for desired NA, it is coming 1.473. I have used the formula NA = sqrt(core_RI^2 - cladding_RI^2).I am using “cylindrical volume” to simulate the fiber in non-sequential mode. Is this the right approach to have a fiber with desired NA in Zemax? Doubting because…...When I changed the NA of fiber to 0.5(core RI 1.45 - cladding RI 1.3610), just to check wheater coupling efficiency is changing or not. I am getting same power at detector, placed at front surface of fiber! and hence same Coupling efficiency.I am attaching the zemax file of my Simulation for your reference.A comment would be appreciated.Thankyou.
ZBF stands for Zemax Beam File. This format is used in POP to describe the beam at a surface.To create a ZBF text file manually, here are two useful documents:- an Excel sheet that summarizes the syntax of the Help File (The Analyze Tab (sequential ui mode) > Laser and Fibers Group > About Physical Optics Propagation > Defining the Initial Beam > File (defining the initial beam) > Zemax Beam File (ZBF) text format > Zemax Beam File (ZBF) text format). The G column of the tab "ZBF" of the Excel sheet is a ZBF file. To create a ZBF file, copy that column into a text file and save it with a ZBF extension under \Zemax\POP\BEAMFILES. The two other tabs represent and plot the data as a matrix.- the ZBF text file created from the Excel sheet History:Date Version OpticStudio Version Comment 2019/05/20 - - Creation 2020/09/04 v2 - Updated the Excel file with non-zero imaginary profile. 2021/01/06 v3 - In the Pivot_Table tab, there are now 3 colum
Hi there, I just have some queries about using merit functions to determine the z-distances between the components within my light path, to create both a focused and a collimated light path (see image 2 below). Overview of the light path design: At the moment I have a stripped back version of my final light path (see image 1 below). It includes a UV LED operating at a wavelength of 0.233, an Edmund Optics lens (imported from the 'Lens Catalogue'), and a detector rectangle. My objective is to use the merit function to determine the z-distances between each of these components to generate a collimated light path and a focused light path. A photodiode has not yet been chosen so I currently need to know where to place my components for a collimated path (larger diode) or a focused path (much smaller diode). At the same time, I want to be able to get the most power possible at the detector. I was just hoping to gain some advice and insight into the best m
Hi,Can you please explain what Apodization Factor means?Lets say my Entrance Pupil is 25 mm and Apodization Factor is 6.5, what is the beam size?Thanks, talimu
Hello, I have a built up system with lenses and mirrors and I want to build merit function which optimize the spot size in merit function. I am not sure which operands and how I could adjust them in merit function inorder to optimize my merit function where the target is spot size. Thank you
Can I model and optimise a sequential cylindrical surface somehow? Or is it just a non-sequential option as they are obviously not rotationally symmetric.
To model a diffuse surface in OpticStudio, you need to add a Lambertian scatter profile to the face of the object. Lambertian scattering will give the rays an equal probability of scattering anywhere in the unit circle - most diffuse surfaces are nearly Lambertian. The Lambertian scatter profile can be entered under the 'Coat/Scatter' tab in the 'Object Properties' of the object you would like to make diffuse. Make sure you choose the correct 'Face' that you would like the scatter profile applied to. The 'Number of Rays' effects how many scatter rays will be generated. The scatter fraction will be the amount of power from an incident ray gets transmitted into scattered refelction/transmission vs. specular reflection/transmission. For example, if the scatter fraction is 1, the specular ray will receive zero energy and will no longer be traced; and all the energy will be divided equally among the scattered rays. If the frac
HiI tried to understand the Ray Fan in OpticStudio and ran into this problem I have a paraxial lens imaging an on-axis object (zero height) with 10 mm semi-diameter pupil size and focal length of 50 mm. Image plane is shifted 5 mm away from the focus intentionally, so it is at 105 mm from the lens. The Ray Fan plot is like this Defocus term is the slope of this line and equals 0.05. Considering the defocus formula DF = focus shift x marginal ray height (10 mm) / focal length (50 mm) gives a 0.5 mm focus shift instead of 5 mm. I am not sure if I have problem with the definition of defocus term or with interpreting the Zemax data. Any idea?
I am using a Zemax model of an Edmund Optics lens in my design. The lens has a focal point of 10mm at 587.6nm, but my instrument will use a 650nm laser. Is there a tool in Zemax that calculates the focal length of a lens, with consideration of wavelength? Alternatively, I would appreciate guidance on how to calculate this by hand. The best I have been able to do so far is eyeball the location where the light converges and measure that distance (which appears so be about 12.3 mm).
I am trying to find the best way to compare results for my system tolerances and I would like to find a good estimation of my focused spot size and coordinates changes. I would like to understand why there is a difference between the RSRE merit function value and the spot diagram value of the RMS spot radius if I am using the following : Spot diagram : use 200 rays along the width and height in the spot diagram (rectangular pattern). RSRE : have 100 rays for 1 pupil quadrant which means 200 rays along the pupil width (rectangular pattern). The RMS spot radius is : Spot diagram RSRE 1.68739222E-02 um 1.693374956387612E-005 mm = 1.693e-2 um Thank you for your help
Hi all, What is the correct way to analyze distortion in a system?At the settings in “Field Curv/Dist” plot there is an option to tick/untick “Ignore Vignetting Factors”.In several cases I noticed that I achieved quite different results between the options and I wonder how to relate to it.Which of the options represents a more credible result?Also, are there different cases that require to use each option individually or there is some general consent?If different cases require different method, then why and what should be the guideline? Thanks,Ziv
Can someone explain to me ... 1) What does the column OPD mode correspond to, when you create a 'Paraxial lens' (the column after 'Focal length') ? 2) Is a Paraxial lens aberration-free for any conjugation or magnification ? Should I not enter some magnification somewhere when I parametrize a Paraxial lens ? 3) I did the following test : create a Paraxial lens with focal length 100mm with object at infinite,aperture diameter 25mm, field 15°. Look at spot diagrams (looks great !), look at PSFs (look great !), look at FFT MFT : looks great on axis ... but why is NOT so great off axis ? Many thanks Yvan Sortais
The Ray Database Viewer reports quite a bit of data, but it doesn't seem to have angle of incidence. Is there an option to show that information? Or do I have to derive it myself?
Hi, I’m getting started writing a video on Wide Angle Lenses for my YouTube Channel DesignOpticsFast. I have a couple of questions:For Zemax Support:I’m having trouble getting the ‘enhanced wide angle ray aiming’ to make any difference: What does it do? I’ve toggled all the (new) switches under Ray Aiming in System Explorer and I’ve not been able to see any changes at all, let alone improvements. Can you guys explain where and when this Feature Experiment is intended to be useful? Or offer some sample files that show what it can do?Also, I wanted to check that the Performance Test measures raytracing speed AFTER the ray-aiming, so it won’t be a useful guide to how well or badly the ray-aiming is going. Is that correct?For Zemax Community:I’m interested in problems that you have in designing wide angle lenses. I’m trying to write a How-To that gives a step-by-step guide to setting up a wide angle lens. One problem I have is that it works with 100% of the files I create, so I wonder if I
Hello, I have set up a 45-degree mirror in sequential mode, and I run into a result that I want to make sure is a physical phenomenon and not a bug in the program. In Sequential mode, I set up collimated light hitting a the MIRROR surface in a 45-degree angle.  When I open the Polarization Pupil Map analysis window and set the input polarization axis to 45 degrees, I expect to see 45 degree polarization. However, as you can see, the Polarization Pupil Map shows slightly elliptical polarization. I would have thought that metal mirrors caused a phase shift of pi both for S- and P-polarized light. I wonder if what I see in the OpticStudio results corresponds to a real physics phenomena or a bug in the program.
Dear Sir/Madam,I have couple of questions regarding “Source Diode” setup.1: There is a column “ X - divergence, Y - divergance” in this column either we have to enter half of the full divergence angle or full divergence angle? That is, if laser diode is having 33 degree full divengence in y direction so in “Y-Divegence” column what we have to put, 33 degree or 16.5 degree?2: Similarly we have column for “Delta X” and “Delta Y”, in this column we have to put center to center spacing of the emitters or edge to edge spacing.According to above layout in “Delta X” column we have to put 150um or 225um? Regards,Chandan Maurya
I want to get information about how I can design a microlens array in sequetial and non sequential mode.
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Good day, colleagues. Is there a way to model a blazed diffraction grating in OpticStudio? Kind regards Alexandra
Hi there, I have created a standard beam splitting cube in non-sequential mode using two Prism90 polygons, with surface coatings of I.99 and I.50. I am now interested in making a polarizing beam splitter. What is the best way to go about this in a non-sequential mode? Thank you so much!
Hi Everyone! Help me please to model the lens array in sequential mode. I mean some lens (no microlens) in the same plane on the circle radius.
