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Optical design

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Optical design

Use photometric distributions and ray tracing to translate the target light distribution into an optical design.

Optical design examples

See the light path and the design variables

Microstructure models and ray tracing analyse how light travels; photometric data compares luminous intensity in different directions.

Microstructured optical model
Microstructured optical modelOptical surface geometry design
Ray-tracing view
Ray-tracing viewAnalysis of light propagation between the source and target plane

Compare different beam distributions

These photometric plots are from previous work. Angle labels are retained from the original figures.

15° beam distribution
15° beam distributionOriginal photometric plot
30° beam distribution
30° beam distributionOriginal photometric plot
60° beam distribution
60° beam distributionOriginal photometric plot
10 × 60° beam distribution
10 × 60° beam distributionOriginal photometric plot

First define where the light is needed

Confirm the light source, installation position, target distribution and viewing conditions to establish comparable inputs.

Then compare optical structures

Record differences and design trade-offs between lens, reflector and microstructure geometries.

Finally compare against samples

Compare simulations with agreed sample measurements and examine differences caused by materials, the light source and assembly.

What you can receive

Target distribution and assessment conditions, optical models and interface requirements, simulation comparisons and sample verification requirements. The illustrated design work does not replace measurements for a new project.

Bring your project requirements

Provide the light source, target distribution, installation conditions and available space. Scope is agreed by optical system, configuration count, iteration rounds and verification responsibilities.

Discuss optical design

The brief and formal quotation confirm the scope, deliverable depth and number of revision rounds.