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Illumination Design and Analysis Software: A Vital Tool in the Designer’s Kit

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Optical systems design and analysis software is a key element in an optical engineer’s toolkit. Simulation allows virtual tinkering with a system problem before ever creating — and in some cases eliminating — a prototype. The results can be analyzed to determine real system performance and to suggest changes to optimize the design and enhance performance.

Breault Research Organization, Inc.

Illumination design has developed rapidly to include not only automotive headlamps and street lamps, but also backlit displays, fluorescent panel lighting, light-emitting diode or laser sources, and many other concepts that broaden the definition of the field. The combination of sophisticated software development tools, powerful desktop computers, and increasing optical design complexities continues to drive software applications for optical systems design and analysis. Only a few years ago, a typical user needed to be expert in systems administration and using scientific engineering...Read full article

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