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Connect with Ansys to explore how simulation can power your next breakthrough.
Looking to build hands-on experience in optical simulation? Join our Foundational Fridays session to explore the basics of optical system design using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio. You’ll learn how to set up lenses, input system parameters, perform ray tracing, and apply optimization tools — plus get a glimpse into advanced features and real-world applications.
Date/Time:
April 24, 2026
11 AM EDT
Venue:
Virtual
Optical systems are at the core of many cutting-edge technologies, including augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR), security and surveillance, autonomous sensing, and medical diagnostics. Ansys Zemax OpticStudio is a leading optical design and simulation platform used by engineers and researchers worldwide to design, analyze, and validate these systems with confidence.
In this Foundational Fridays webinar, we’ll introduce the core concepts of OpticStudio and guide you through the essential steps of optical system design. This session is ideal for newcomers to optical design as well as experienced users looking for a structured refresher on simulation fundamentals.
You’ll gain hands-on insight into defining system parameters and lens properties, performing basic ray-tracing analyses, and applying optimization tools to enhance optical performance. We’ll also provide a high-level overview of advanced capabilities, including a brief introduction to Zemax Programming Language (ZPL) for automating analyses and workflows, along with practical real-world application examples.
You’ll learn to define lens properties, input system parameters, perform basic ray tracing, and use optimization tools to improve system performance. We’ll also take a brief look into advanced features and real-world applications.
This session is ideal for students in physics, electrical engineering or related fields. It’s designed to connect what you learn in class with practical skills used in the field, giving you the tools and confidence to start exploring optical design.