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Ansys Optics

Optics and Photonics Simulation Software

End-to-End Multiphysics and Multiscale Simulation Platform

ACCELERATE OPTICS AND PHOTONICS INNOVATION AND DESIGN

End-to-End Multiphysics and Multiscale Simulation Platform

Ansys Optics solutions offer robust design, optimization, and verification simulation software backed by world-class support. These tools empower designers to expedite the development of groundbreaking optical products while improving performance, reliability, and yield. With a suite of top-tier physics solvers, Ansys Optics provides user-friendly workflows for precise multiscale system design, from the nano to macro scale, enabling the design of diverse applications across various industries.

Best-in-class Capabilities

  • Design, optimization, and verification of optics and photonics components, modules, circuits, and systems
  • Physics-based human perception and machine vision
  • Streamlined, automated multisolver workflows for multiscale optical system design and analysis
  • Open ecosystem and Python-based automation
  • Design for manufacturability and yield via advanced tolerancing and statistical analysis
  • Advanced optimization including inverse design and Ansys optiSLang integration
  • Scalability and design cycle acceleration with HPC and cloud
  • Multiphysics system-level analysis for integrated modules and packaged systems 
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Optics and Photonics Simulation and Design Software Products

July 2025

Accelerate Innovation with Enhanced Control, Precision, and Performance in Optical and Photonic Design

As optical and photonics systems become increasingly complex across various industries, including aerospace and defense, healthcare, automotive, and high-tech, engineers require robust, intuitive, and high-performance tools to maintain innovation velocity. Ansys Optics is responding with powerful, workflow-optimized enhancements that bring greater efficiency, flexibility, and scalability to every stage of optical system development and photonic device simulation.

Optics 2025 R2

Webinars

2025 R2 Ansys Optics Whats New Webinar

Ansys 2025 R2: Ansys Optics, What’s New

Join us on September 11th to learn how Ansys Optics is enabling the future of light-based systems with feature updates that empower optical and photonics engineers to design smarter, simulate faster, and innovate without limits.

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Ansys 2025 R1:Ansys Optics新功能

欢迎于2025年3月13和我们一同了解Ansys Lumerical、Ansys Speos以及Ansys Zemax OpticStudio光学及光子学设计与仿真软件的最新更新。 

 

Applications

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Autonomous vehicle sensor simulation including lidar, radar and camera design

自动驾驶传感器开发

Ansys提供综合全面的自动驾驶汽车传感器仿真功能,包括激光雷达、雷达和摄像头的设计和开发。

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车辆外观

Ansys仿真使您能够通过降低阻力、减轻重量并提高燃油效率和增加续航里程来优化汽车外观。

车辆内饰

车辆内饰

了解Ansys仿真如何优化车辆内部设计,从舒适性和噪声到人机界面。

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心血管

对新型心血管医疗设备和植入物进行快速、可靠的创新与测试

Autonomous System Validation

自动驾驶系统验证

基于模型的安全及信息安全解决方案可加速自动驾驶系统的开发与认证。

航空航天

Ansys仿真解决方案可显著降低航空业所需的产品生命周期成本,同时加速技术创新,助您取得未来的成功。

国防

Ansys仿真解决方案有助于加速从微芯片到任务级别的国防技术现代化,并优化其维护。更快地提供高级功能,助力国防行业领导者在威胁面前保持领先优势。

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On Demand WEBINAR
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Elevating Visual Accuracy with Ansys Speos

Discover how Ansys enhances optical simulations by combining highly detailed material definitions, unbiased light propagation and Human Eye physiological behavior toward true-to-life perception results.

On Demand WEBINAR
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CMOS Image Sensor Camera Design and Virtual Validation

Join us for a groundbreaking webinar on virtual prototyping of a camera system including optical and imager design as well as full system evaluation. 

On Demand WEBINAR
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Mastering Optical Assembly Design: Comprehensive Design and Tolerancing Strategies

Explore the design process for optical assemblies, including requirements development, feasibility studies, and preliminary and critical design stages Ansys Optics and Edmund Optics.

On Demand WEBINAR
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Simulating Dark Count Rate in Single Photon Avalanche Detectors (SPADs)

Delve into the simulation of the dark count rate (DCR) in silicon SPADs using Ansys Lumerical CHARGE. Participants will learn about the workflow for simulating the electric field and thermal generation rates, followed by calculating the avalanche triggering probability and DCR.

On Demand Webinar
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Polarization Analysis of Optical Systems Using the Mueller Matrix

Learn about a new workflow integrated into Ansys Zemax OpticStudio to simplify obtaining an effective Mueller matrix. This allows users to rapidly create Mueller matrix maps, enhancing polarization control, image quality, and the overall design efficiency of optical systems.

ON DEMAND WEBINAR
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Chip-to-Fiber Optical Coupling Design with Ansys Optics

In this webinar we demonstrate two workflows to efficiently couple light from chip-to-fiber using grating couplers, edge couplers, and microlenses.


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Ansys OpticStudio Reduces Design Time, Helping Nordson TEST & INSPECTION Bring Products to Market Faster

See how Nordson saved a week of simulation time, and will save another week for each new sensor.

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Hewlett Packard Labs Speeds Up Design Process

At Hewlett Packard Labs it is our goal to deliver breakthrough technologies and technology advancements that provide a competitive advantage for HPE and our customers.

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University of Arizona Uses Ansys OpticStudio to Demonstrate Viability of Curved HUD

University of Arizona uses Ansys Zemax OpticStudio to prove the capabilities of a highly practical new waveguide system.

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Design and Optimization of a Reflector for the Headlights of a Solar-Powered Racecar

Simulations allow Blue Sky Solar Racing to quickly arrive at the optical headlamp reflector shape, resulting in the lowest power consumption while validating that the design meets regulations.


WHITE PAPERS & ARTICLES

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White Papers

Achieve Optical Precision With Superior Material Property Management

Accurate optical design relies on managing complex material properties. Traditional methods are error-prone, highlighting the need for advanced tools in applications like AR and automotive lighting. Read our whitepaper to learn more.

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White Papers

Stray Light Analysis in Imaging Optical Systems

Stray light degrades optical systems by reducing image quality, signal-to-noise ratio, and overall performance. It arises from reflection, scattering, diffraction, and light leakage, such as ghost reflections or edge diffraction. Understanding these factors is crucial for optical designers to achieve high-quality systems.


BROCHURES

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Brochures

Ansys Optics for Automotive

Discover how Ansys optics can support you in transforming the way we drive and experience our vehicles, making safety, performance, and style integral components of the modern driving experience.


VIDEOS


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