Joensuu Summer School on Optics 2026: Non-sequential illumination design and stray light analysis using Ansys Zemax OpticStudio

About

Learning outcomes: The student learns the basics of illumination design and stray light analysis using the non-sequential mode of Ansys Zemax OpticStudio software.

Content: We will go through Ansys Zemax OpticStudio software introducing the sequential mode but focusing almost solely on the non-sequential mode. Most of the teaching is done by using the software, and each student gets to practice the software with classroom computers. During the course we will teach how to create different light sources and how to approach illumination system design including optimization and tolerancing. We will go through how to add CAD objects into the design and do stray light analysis of an optomechanical system.

Course leader

Noora Heikkilä (noora.heikkila@uef.fi)

Target group

This summer school is suitable for bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral students in physics or in technology related fields with knowledge in optics / photonics fundamentals. It is beneficial to understand the fundamentals of ray tracing and have experience in using ray tracing software.

Fee info