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Ansys Zemax OpticStudio
Next-Gen Optical Design Software

Design, simulate, and refine advanced optical systems faster with powerful, physics-based modeling that boosts performance, reduces risk, and accelerates innovation from concept through production.

Design, Optimize, and Validate Optics With Confidence 

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio enables you to design, simulate, and validate optical systems faster. Combining powerful physics-based modeling with an intuitive workflow, it helps engineers predict real-world performance, reduce design iterations, and confidently deliver optimized, production-ready optics across imaging, illumination, and photonic applications.

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    Non-Sequential Raytracing
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    Physical Optics Propagation
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    Tolerance Sensitivity Analysis
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    Freeform Surface Modeling
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    Polarization Ray Tracing
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    Stray Light Analysis
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    Multiphysics Coupling

Quick Specs

Model, analyze, and optimize sophisticated optical systems using physics-based simulation, sequential as well as non-sequential ray tracing, and advanced tolerancing tools that provide accurate performance prediction from concept through manufacturability.

  • Wavefront Error Analysis
  • Modulation Transfer Function
  • Point Spread Function
  • Diffractive Optics Modeling
  • Coating Performance Analysis
  • Gradient Index Modeling
  • Thermal Optical Effects
  • Glass Catalog Integration
  • Merit Function Optimization

Liquid Lens Simulation Advances Medical Imaging Design

Simulation-driven insights improve early detection and diagnostic accuracy.

Optomechanical design

Simulation in Ansys Zemax gave us clear performance insight early, allowing rapid optimization of our liquid lens technology for accurate, real-world medical imaging.

Ansys Zemax enabled Optotune to simulate and optimize advanced liquid lens systems for high-resolution medical imaging. Using physics-based modeling, engineers evaluated optical performance, minimized design iterations, and predicted real-world behavior before prototyping. The study demonstrates how simulation-driven design accelerated development while ensuring precision, reliability, and manufacturability. By integrating comprehensive analysis with rapid optimization, the team delivered imaging performance capable of supporting early disease detection. This case study highlights how advanced optical simulation reduces risk, shortens development timelines, and enables innovation in next-generation diagnostic technologies worldwide today across healthcare environments and demanding clinical performance requirements everywhere.

March 2026

What's New

Simplify complex optical designs with the 2026 R1 release of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio. Enhanced tools and seamless integrations make tolerancing, imaging, and cross-tool workflows faster, easier, and more reliable for real-world systems.

Zemax 2026 R1 Nested Elements and System Tolerancing
Nested Elements and System Tolerancing (NEST)

NEST simplifies optomechanical tolerancing with a visual, guided workflow for sequential systems. Key features include smart pivot presets, automatic operand insertion, real-time updates, and support for off-axis designs, enhancing precision while reducing setup complexity.

Zemax 2026 R1 NSC Imaging Design
NSC Imaging Design

NSC imaging enhancements transform Non-Sequential Mode into a practical imaging tool, streamlining workflows with features like proper stops, quick focus, spot diagrams, and sequence grouping, removing long-standing friction in folded and complex systems.

Zemax 2026 R1 Export Optical Design to Speos Enhancements
Export Optical Design (ODX) to Speos Enhancements

ODX enhancements to Speos streamline workflows by enabling seamless integration of real designs, including prisms and Table Glasses, without losing accuracy. Former Code V users benefit from faster, smoother transitions to OpticStudio.

Zemax 2026 R1 NSC Quick Focus
NSC Quick Focus

The NSC Quick Focus Feature simplifies detector positioning in Non-Sequential Mode. It automatically aligns detectors for focus, centering, and orientation using intended ray paths, saving setup time and preserving accuracy. With support for multi-wavelength systems and multiple sources, it’s perfect for tackling complex optical designs with confidence. Available in Premium and Enterprise.

Zemax 2026 R1 NSC Sequence Grouping
NSC Sequence Grouping

The NSC Sequence Grouping feature simplifies management of large ray-path sets, allowing sequences to be grouped manually or automatically based on key optical and physical properties, with dynamic updates and range-based filtering for precise analysis. Available in Premium and Enterprise.

Export to Speos
NSC Spot Diagram

The NSC Spot Diagram feature, enables native spot diagram analysis in Non-Sequential Mode. This feature lets you evaluate image quality directly using rays traced along selected sequences and provides detailed reporting on RMS and geometric spot size, flux, and more. With seamless integration into the Sequence Selector and a new RSNC operand, optimization and analysis are more precise than ever. Available in Premium and Enterprise.

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Autonomous Sensor Development

Autonomous Sensor Development

Comprehensive autonomous vehicle sensor simulation capability that includes lidar, radar, and camera design and development.

Autonomous System Validation

Autonomous System Validation

Model-based safety and cybersecurity solutions accelerate autonomous system development and certification.

Cardiovascular

Cardiovascular

Rapid and reliable innovation and testing of new cardiovascular medical devices and implants

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常見問題

Zemax.com 正在過渡到 Ansys.com,以提供一個統一的平台,整合所有 Ansys 產品與服務。現在,您可以直接在 Ansys 官方網站存取所有 Zemax 資源,包括軟體下載、檔案與技術支援。只需前往 Optics & Photonics (光學與光子) 區域,即可找到 Zemax 相關內容。

若要下載 Zemax 軟體,請前往 Ansys.com 登入您的 Ansys 帳戶。登入後,前往 Support (支援) 區域的 Downloads (下載) 頁面,或直接進入 Zemax 產品頁面下載。如果您沒有 Ansys 帳戶,請使用與您的 Zemax 帳戶相關聯的電子郵件建立一個 Ansys 帳戶,以確保順利存取相關資源。

Ansys 透過 Ansys 客戶入口網站提供 Zemax 產品的完整技術支援。請登入您的 Ansys 帳戶,然後前往 Support (支援) 區域。在這裡,您可以提交支援要求、瀏覽常見問題,並與專家聯繫。如果您是 Ansys 的新使用者,可能需要在帳戶設定時註冊您的 Zemax 授權,以啟用支援功能。

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 提供各種學習選項。

  • 豐富的知識庫提供各式各樣的教學課程,從入門教學課程到系統層級的教學文章應有盡有。
  • 我們的 Zemax 使用者社群也有助於與進階使用者互動,以及學習秘訣和技巧。
  • Ansys Learning Hub 提供自訂進度的影片課程,可讓您學習 Ansys Zemax OpticStudio。

STAR 多重物理量工具可讓客戶執行 STOP 分析 (結構、熱、光學性能) 和 Ansys 獨家的 SOFT 分析 (結構性光學液體熱)。Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 可讓您輕鬆且準確地從外部求解器載入所需的資料。之後使用者就可以同時評估系統效能,包括結構、光學、液體及散熱效果。

您可在此網路研討會進一步瞭解:用自動化暫時工作流程的 STAR 進行 STOP 分析 (ansys.com)

目前的客戶可從 Ansys 客戶入口網站的下載中心下載 Ansys Zemax OpticStudio。對於尚未成為客戶,但有興趣試用 OpticStudio 的客戶,Ansys 提供免費試用版。隨附範例檔案和設計範本。我們豐富的知識庫提供各式各樣的教學課程,從入門教學課程到系統層級的教學文章應有盡有。

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 可利用理想的相位設定檔來為超構表面建模,然後使用光線追蹤功能將其最佳化。Ansys Lumerical 可在奈米結構層級快速產生回應。根據這些資訊,超透鏡可在 OpticStudio 中在使用者定義的表面上精確設定。所有光線工具均可用於評估系統效能。

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 所提供的進階公差工具包含簡單易用的表面不規則處選項。它利用複合表面功能並使用 Zernike Sag 資料來為表面的不規則建模,包括複雜的基底形狀,例如非球面或多種類型的自由曲面表面。所有其他製造公差都可新增,以評估您的完工效能良率。 

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 是一個光學設計軟體工具,用於構思造影、照明、雷射系統等。OpticStudio 的易用介面結合了分析、最佳化和公差工具,有助於可製造性設計。延伸的自訂選項可讓您根據需求量身打造 OpticStudio,或將您的工作自動化。整合式多重物理量工作流程可簡化結構、散熱或液體模擬結果的使用 

High-Fidelity Optical Modeling and Performance Prediction

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio provides high-fidelity optical modeling using advanced ray tracing, wave optics, and polarization analysis. Engineers can predict system performance, evaluate tolerances, and assess environmental effects with high numerical accuracy. Integrated sequential and non-sequential simulation enables rigorous, system-level optical validation before prototyping.

Zemax capabilities

 

Key Features

Simplify and expedite your optical design projects with Ansys Zemax OpticStudio software capabilities.

  • Unified Sequential & Non-Sequential Modeling Architecture
  • Physical Optics Propagation (POP) for Wavefront Analysis
  • Advanced Optimization & Tolerance Analysis Engine
  • Ansys Multiphysics & Structural–Thermal Coupling
  • High-speed sequential and non-sequential ray tracing
  • Advanced stray light and ghost image analysis
  • Polarization and coating performance modeling
  • Built-in glass catalogs and material modeling
  • API automation and scripting (ZOS-API) integration
  • Unified sequential, non-sequential, and mixed-mode optical design workflows
  • Advanced illumination, LiDAR, AR/VR, headlamp, and stray light modelling
  • Direct physical modeling with broader system capability 
  • True wave optics: Propagates full complex wavefront (amplitude + phase) to capture diffraction and interference.
  • Wavefront precision: Quantifies aberrations, beam quality, and coupling efficiency.
  • Seamless workflow: Switches smoothly from ray tracing to POP when diffraction matters.
  • Delivers robust optimization and tolerance analysis for manufacturable, high-performance optical designs.
  • Accelerates convergence using advanced merit functions and global/local optimization algorithms.
  • Predicts real-world performance with Monte Carlo and sensitivity-based tolerancing tools.
  • Predicts optical performance under thermal and mechanical loads.
  • Couples structural deformation directly to optical analysis.
  • Validates designs against real-world environmental conditions.
  • Sequential mode for imaging system design and optimization
  • Non-sequential mode for illumination, scattering, and stray light analysis
  • Fast, multi-threaded performance for large, complex optical assemblies
  • Accurate modeling of reflections, refractions, diffraction, and detector response
  • Scales from simple lens systems to full opto-mechanical environments
  • Identifies ghost reflections from lens surfaces, filters, and detectors
  • Simulates scattering, surface roughness, and coating imperfections
  • Quantifies contrast degradation and veiling glare
  • Supports non-sequential ray tracing for realistic stray light paths
  • Enables mitigation strategies early in the design process
  • Analyzes polarization state changes through complex optical systems
  • Models thin-film coatings with angle- and wavelength-dependent behavior
  • Evaluates transmission, reflection, and phase effects across surfaces
  • Supports Jones and Mueller matrix methods
  • Optimizes coating stacks for performance and manufacturability
  • Accesses comprehensive manufacturer glass catalogs
  • Models dispersion, absorption, and thermal properties
  • Supports custom material definitions and melt data
  • Enables accurate chromatic and environmental performance prediction
  • Integrates directly into optimization and tolerancing workflows
  • Automates design, optimization, and analysis tasks programmatically
  • Integrates with Python, MATLAB, and .NET environments
  • Enables batch simulations and parametric studies
  • Connects optical models to external engineering workflows
  • Scales processes for enterprise-level development and validation

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 授權

Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 是一項強大的工具,可讓光學工程師與設計師在建置實體原型之前,先行模擬、最佳化及驗證光學設計。它能讓工程師在虛擬環境中反覆執行及改進設計,有助於節省開發光學系統的時間與資源。

若要利用 Ansys Zemax OpticStudio 進行多重物理量分析,需要 Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Enterprise 授權。Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Enterprise 授權可讓您輕鬆將結構、熱、折射指數等資料匯入 OpticStudio 工作流程,產生關鍵設計洞見,節省可觀時間,並帶來全新的系統分析可能性。 

產品套件

OPTICSOpticStudio ProOpticStudio PremiumOpticStudio Enterprise
Ansys Optics Launcher包含包含包含
序列式光線追蹤包含包含包含
蒙地卡羅前向 (非序列式) 光線追蹤包含包含包含
多組態系統建模包含包含包含
每個授權的平行應用程式執行個體數量488
極化、梯度折射率和光學雙折射光線追蹤包含包含包含
設計範本與廠商鏡片目錄包含包含包含
材料目錄包含包含包含
塗層目錄包含包含包含
完善的最佳化方法包含包含包含
敏感度公差包含包含包含
蒙地卡羅公差包含包含包含
射線瞄準包含包含包含
非球面光學元件包含包含包含
自由曲面光學元件包含包含包含
繞射光學元件包含包含包含
複合表面包含包含包含
影像品質分析 (幾何和繞射)包含包含包含
高斯光束包含包含包含
物理光學傳播包含包含包含
Ghost Focus Generator包含包含包含
射線分割與散射包含包含包含
重要性取樣包含包含包含
STAR 多物理量載入、適配及視覺化工具 (FEA、CFD)  包含
STAR 效能分析  包含
使用者定義的表面、物件、來源和散射輪廓外掛程式包含包含包含
運用 ZOS-API 與指令碼自動化的工作流程自動化包含包含包含
將完整設計或降階模型 (ROM) 匯出至 Speos包含包含包含
動態與靜態交換,搭配 Lumerical 次波長模型 (LSWM) 外掛程式模擬包含包含包含
適用於超透鏡模擬的 Lumerical 外掛程式 (靜態資料交換) 包含包含
匯入及匯出 STEP、IGES、SAT、STL包含包含包含
用於 Creo Parametric 和 Autodesk Inventor 的 Dynamic Link 包含包含

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