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The dream of the optical designer is to push the boundaries of innovation, seamlessly blending art and science to create optical systems that revolutionize industries, enhance human experiences, and unlock new possibilities in the realm of light.
It is a vision where precision meets creativity, where every design element is meticulously crafted to achieve optimal performance and aesthetic appeal. It is to leave a lasting impact on the world by shaping how we see, perceive, and interact with our environment.Design Optical Systems That Truly Reflect Your Vision
with our novel optical simulation software
1. Design

1. Design
Design a digital twin of your optical system with vast, cross-vendor, off-the-shelf optical product catalogs
2. Simulate

2. Simulate
Simulate the optical performance with innovative, easy to use and intuitive optical simulation software
3. Assemble

3. Assemble
Once simulated successfully, easily assemble your design in the real world
4. Share

4. Share
You may share your design with the community at the 3DOptix Warehouse, the world's first social platform for optical engineers and designers

Design and simulate an optical beam path
Utilize the advanced 3D and optical simulation capabilities in 3DOptix to design an optical beam path. Leverage the extensive catalog of optical and optomechanical products to quickly create a comprehensive setup, verify its optical accuracy, and ensure optimal space utilization on the optical table.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Simulation – unlimited “simulation propagation” usage
- Detector – high-resolution detectors for high accuracy
- Analysis – Incoherent Irradiance advanced analysis with millions of rays and high-resolution detectors

Simulate an imaging design with a 1951 USAF resolution test chart aperture
Unlock the potential of your imaging design by utilizing 3DOptix Professional license for simulation, incorporating the precision of a 1951 USAF resolution test chart aperture
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Source – simulate a source with millions of rays for high accuracy
- Detector – high-resolution detectors for high accuracy
- Analysis – Incoherent Irradiance advanced analysis with millions of rays and high-resolution detectors
- Aperture – upload any aperture Image

Explore the world of Fourier Optics with 3DOptix and the 4f Optical System
Unlock the potential of 3DOptix software, where the simulation of Fourier optics models becomes a reality. Explore a 4f optical system with 3DOptix, where two lenses are positioned at a distance equal to their focal lengths. Investigate a myriad of applications, including image processing, spatial filtering, and signal modulation, thanks to its precise execution of Huygens-Fresnel diffraction.
The simplicity and versatility of the 4f optical system position it as an indispensable tool in various fields, such as holography, image encryption, and adaptive optics, contributing significantly to advancements in modern optical technology.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Diffraction – Ultra precision Huygens diffraction propagation with no assumption
- Source – Generation of Gaussian beam using a plain wave source and spacial filters
- Analysis – State-of-the-art accurate Huygens diffraction analysis
- Imaging – mask Imaging using diffraction propagation
- Mask uploads – loading pre-designed amplitude or phase masks
- Detector – high-resolution detectors for high accuracy

Simulate coherence effects using a Mach Zehnder interferometer
Experience the power of optical coherence simulations with 3DOptix using a Mach-Zehnder interferometer. Simulate and analyze precisely optical coherences within this advanced optical system.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Source – simulate a source with millions of rays for high accuracy
- Detector – high-resolution detectors for high-accuracy imaging
- Analysis – Coherent Irradiance advanced analysis with millions of rays and high-resolution detectors
- Customized Optics – change the window thickness and explore the index of refraction change

Simulate Köhler illumination for microscopy in 3DOptix
Explore the enhanced world of microscopy illumination with 3DOptix by simulating the Köhler illumination technique. This innovative approach creates improved, glare-free illumination for microscopy applications, particularly when utilizing non-uniform sources. Utilize 3DOptix to accurately model and optimize Köhler illumination, unlocking new insights and advancements in your microscopy experiments.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Source – simulate a source with millions of rays for high accuracy
- Detector – high-resolution detectors for high accuracy
- Analysis – Incoherent Irradiance advanced analysis with millions of rays and high-resolution detectors
- Aperture – use the 3DOpix Aperture presets

Analyze different optical aberrations using a Cooke triplet in 3DOptix
Learn and analyze optical aberrations with precision using 3DOptix. Harness the simulation capabilities to explore a variety of optical aberrations, all within the context of a Cook Triplet optical system. With 3DOptix, fine-tune your optical designs, observe the complexities of aberrations, and gain valuable insights into optical system performance.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Source – simulate a source with millions of rays for high accuracy
- Detector – high-resolution detectors for high accuracy
- Analysis – Incoherent Irradiance advanced analysis with millions of rays and high-resolution detectors
- Ray color palette – user-defined colors

Revealing the World of Spectrometry with 3DOptix
Spectrometers are essential instruments employed to measure the spectral quantity of light, be it from a light source or a sample. By quantifying light intensity across wavelengths, they offer valuable insights into the composition, structure, and properties of materials. From portable handheld devices to sophisticated laboratory-grade setups, spectrometers find applications across diverse fields, including chemistry, physics, astronomy, and environmental science. Their pivotal role extends to substance identification, concentration determination, and the study of molecular interactions through techniques such as absorption, transmission, and emission.
With 3DOptix, spectrometers can be modeled to determine component effects and system performance by measuring the spectral output quality. The modeling of a Czerny-Turner spectrometer using 3DOptix showcases the versatility and analytical capabilities of this simulation tool.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Source – Simulate a broadband source with millions of rays with many colors
- Analysis – Accurate spectral-based analysis
- Masks – loading pre-designed amplitude or phase masks
- Grating – Experience dispersion with high-end grating solutions

Dive into the fascinating world of 3D polarization
Learn and Experience the complexities of light interaction in three dimensions and gain valuable insights into polarization effects.
3DOptix provides a powerful tool to simulate and analyze polarized light, allowing you to explore the nuanced interactions of optical components.
This design leverages our advanced capabilities.
- Polarization sources: Simulate light sources with specific polarization states
- Polarization-sensitive detectors: Utilize high-resolution detectors for capturing 3D accurate polarization information in all axes.
- Analysis – Coherent Irradiance polarized analysis with a power meter for each axis
Unlock your potential with 3DOptix! Get started with our free Optics Simulation today.
Core Features & Benefits
Only the Best for Your Optical Design

Native CAD
Create an inclusive 3D design incorporating 3DOptix native and CAD components to produce an authentic digital twin

Off-the-shelf optical catalogs
Find the right optical product via the most comprehensive, cross-vendor optical search portal

Non-sequential optical simulation
Test your design with an accurate and easy-to-use non-sequential optical simulation
Smart Solutions for Academia, Industry and Science
Academia
Imaging
Laser Beam Machining
Academia
Key Features
- Digital twin documentation
- Native opto mechanical assembly catalog with 150nm-20000nm wavelength range
- Dispersion and material catalog
- Large variety of off-the-shelf optical dispersive elements
- User-defined detectors with up to 10Kx10K pixels resolution (premium version)
- Coherent and Incoherent detection and analysis
- Amplitude and Phase masks
- 3D mechanical and optical CAD
- Vast off-the-shelf optical and optomechanical catalogs
- Unique optical calculators
- Simulation Speed
- Ease-of-use & Intuitive

Imaging
Key Features
- User-defined light sources with 150nm-20000nm wavelength range
- User-defined detectors with up to 10Kx10K pixels resolution (premium version)
- Coherent and Incoherent detection and imaging
- Amplitude and Phase masks
- 3D mechanical and optical CAD
- Huge off-the-shelf optical and optomechanical catalogs
- Unique optical calculators
- Simulation Speed
- Ease-of-use & Intuitive

Laser Beam Machining
Key Features
- CAD integration
- CAD to Optics
- User-defined detectors with up to 10Kx10K pixels resolution (premium version)
- Coherent and Incoherent detection and imaging
- Simulation Speed
- Ease-of-use, 3D, Intuitive

Solutions

Key Features
- Digital twin documentation
- Native opto mechanical assembly catalog with 150nm-20000nm wavelength range
- Dispersion and material catalog
- Large variety of off-the-shelf optical dispersive elements
- User-defined detectors with up to 10Kx10K pixels resolution (premium version)
- Coherent and Incoherent detection and analysis
- Amplitude and Phase masks
- 3D mechanical and optical CAD
- Vast off-the-shelf optical and optomechanical catalogs
- Unique optical calculators
- Simulation Speed
- Ease-of-use & Intuitive

Key Features
- User-defined light sources with 150nm-20000nm wavelength range
- User-defined detectors with up to 10Kx10K pixels resolution (premium version)
- Coherent and Incoherent detection and imaging
- Amplitude and Phase masks
- 3D mechanical and optical CAD
- Huge off-the-shelf optical and optomechanical catalogs
- Unique optical calculators
- Simulation Speed
- Ease-of-use & Intuitive

Key Features
- CAD integration
- CAD to Optics
- User-defined detectors with up to 10Kx10K pixels resolution (premium version)
- Coherent and Incoherent detection and imaging
- Simulation Speed
- Ease-of-use, 3D, Intuitive
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