I want to do a Flye´s Eye simulation with a non-ideal array of orthogonal lenses.
The ideal shape as it is provided as zemax object has 0 curvature between the lenses.
What I want to simulate looks like this (concave curvatures between single elements - see document attached).
Since I did not found a way to design such an object with my CAD program, I would like to know if it would be possible to create it with OS.
Thanks in advance.
Stefan
Best answer by Alissa Wilczynski
Hi Stefan, I haven’t tried it out and it’s going to take some tinkering, but I bet that it’s possible within OpticStudio. Here’s what I’d try:
Create the sag profile: Possible options include use of a Freeform Z object or Part Designer
Sweep the shape: Use the Swept object type to identify the object axis that is your sag profile, then sweep that shape around an axis to create a rotationally symmetric shape like you’ve drawn
Use an Array object on the swept shape to replicate the shape into your grid
If you’re unfamiliar with Freeform Z or Swept objects, we have example files included in your installer for both of these objects:
Hi Stefan, I haven’t tried it out and it’s going to take some tinkering, but I bet that it’s possible within OpticStudio. Here’s what I’d try:
Create the sag profile: Possible options include use of a Freeform Z object or Part Designer
Sweep the shape: Use the Swept object type to identify the object axis that is your sag profile, then sweep that shape around an axis to create a rotationally symmetric shape like you’ve drawn
Use an Array object on the swept shape to replicate the shape into your grid
If you’re unfamiliar with Freeform Z or Swept objects, we have example files included in your installer for both of these objects:
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