Polaris-M
Polaris-M is an optical design and polarization analysis software developed by Airy Optics, Inc., integrating ray tracing-based optical design methods with polarization calculus, 3D simulation, anisotropic materials, diffractive optic simulation, stress birefringence, and diffraction theory. Developed over a decade at the University of Arizona's Polarization Laboratory and licensed to Airy Optics in 2016, it includes over 500 functions for ray tracing, aberration calculation, polarization elements, stress birefringence, diffractive optical elements, polarization ray tracing calculus, and liquid crystal cells and optical elements. Polaris-M requires Mathematica, providing a powerful macro language for optical design and a deep set of algorithms for graphics, computer algebra, interpolation, neural networks, and numerical analysis. The software features comprehensive documentation with active help pages accessible via the F1 key, offering explanations, inputs, outputs, and live examples.
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OpTaliX
OpTaliX is a comprehensive program for computer-aided design of optical systems, thin film multilayer coatings, and illumination systems. It provides powerful features to conceptualize, design, optimize, analyze, tolerate, and document virtually any optical system. OpTaliX includes geometrical and diffraction analysis, optimization, thin film multilayer analysis and refinement, non-sequential ray tracing, physical optics propagation, polarization analysis, ghost imaging, tolerance analysis, extensive manufacturing support, user-defined graphics, illumination, macros, and many more. It is successfully used for the design of photographic and video lenses, industrial optics (beam expanders, laser scanners, reproduction, machine vision), space optics, zoom optics, medical optics, illumination devices, fiber optical telecom systems, infrared optics, X-ray optics, telescopes, eyepieces, and many more.
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BeamXpertDESIGNER
BeamXpertDESIGNER is a laser simulation software that enables real-time simulation of laser radiation propagation through optical systems. It offers intuitive operation with a CAD-like 3D representation, facilitating quick and precise results. The software is designed to be easy to learn, allowing users to achieve reliable outcomes after just one hour of training. Its interactive interface supports direct manipulation of optical components through drag-and-drop functionality, with real-time updates to the beam path. BeamXpertDESIGNER provides parameters such as beam diameter, waist position, and Rayleigh length, adhering to ISO 11145 and 11146 standards. The software includes a comprehensive component database featuring over 20,000 optical elements from various manufacturers, enabling users to integrate market-standard components into their designs. Additionally, it offers functionalities for analyzing and optimizing optical systems.
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ELEOptics
ELEOptics, founded in 2019, is a company dedicated to advancing optical engineering through innovative software solutions designed to streamline design and collaboration processes. Their product suite includes Ember, a desktop application for dynamic first-order layout and third-order design analysis; Spark, a cloud-based platform that enhances teamwork with version control and project requirements tracking; ARC, an application integrated with Onshape to unify optical and mechanical design teams for seamless opto-mechanical system development; and Aurora, a cutting-edge optical physics library enabling hyperscale simulations with a user-friendly API for rapid iteration. Committed to fostering a strong optical community, ELEOptics also provides a platform for professionals to collaborate and exchange ideas, driving innovation in the field.
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