Zemax OpticStudio Course

Chapter 1

• Introducing Zemax
• Overview of Optical Design Theory
• Glass Properties
• Example - Adding New Glasses
• First Order Optics
• Third Order Optics

Chapter 2

• Intro to Optimization – A Singlet Lens Example
• Sampling and Reference Points
• Operands
• Doublet Lens Design

Chapter 3

• 3D Systems, Moving Parts, and Global Coordinate Systems
• Coordinate Breaks
• Scanning Mirrors and Folded Optical Systems
• Single Coordinate Break Systems
• Dispersive Prism Example
• Diffraction, MTF, and Image Quality
• Double Gauss Design
• Contrast Optimization 

Chapter 4

• Image Simulation
• Source Coherence and Imaging

Chapter 5

• Multi-configuration Systems
• Zoom Lens Design
• Zoom Beam Expander

Chapter 6

• Thermal Effects in Optical Systems 
• Diffractive Optics
• Thermally Compensated Diffractive Lenses

Chapter 7

• Reviewing the Design Process
• Find the Best Asphere Tool
• Error Sources and Budgets
• Basic Tolerancing Concepts

The Basic Zemax OpticStudio Course is suitable for:

• Engineers with basic optics/physics knowledge
• Fresh graduates/beginners who are interested in learning optical design software

Requirements

• Basic computer skills such as typing, open/close application, and open/close/save files.
• Participants must bring their own laptop during the training

Beginners can learn and design an optical system using Zemax OpticStudio software.