ILLUMINATION DESIGN SOFTWARE
Optimize With LightTools
Design, Analyze, Optimize and Deliver
New Optimization Features
Iteration 0
Paint Dot Density (0-1)
Illuminance Exiting
Light Guide
Photorealistic Rendering
with Mask and Filters
Iteration 1
Iteration 2
ITERATION
Final Result : Iteration 2
Model any illumination
system with Light Tools’
powerful design, analysis, and
optimization features.
Design
Interactive point-and-shoot
ray tracing, extensive libraries
of optical elements, seamless
information sharing with CAD
programs, and modeling of
real-world optical effects—
such as polarization, scattering,
and color filter performance—
are just a few of Light Tools’
comprehensive design features.
Analyze
Light Tools’ fast, reliable Monte
Carlo ray tracing and full suite
of simulation tools help you
explore design alternatives,
study light behavior, and
identify and fix potential
problem areas early in the
product development process.
Optimize
Light Tools’ fully integrated
illumination optimization
capability automatically creates
the best design within the
design space. New features
meet evolving industry needs.
Deliver
Deliver illumination systems
that meet project specifications
and schedules every time.
MERIT FUNCTION
This series of
images shows how
Light Tools’ Backlight
Pattern Optimization
decreases the value of
the merit function at
each of three iterations
to achieve the design
goal of a paint-dot
pattern with uniform
light output.
• Backlight Pattern Optimization
for automatic design of backlight
extraction patterns for LCDs, cell
phone key pads, and automotive
instrument clusters.
• Parameter Sensitivity analysis for
selecting the best set of variables
prior to system optimization.
• The Solid Works® Link Module for
dynamic linking of Solid Works
models to Light Tools, where you
can optimize optical elements,
parts, and assemblies.
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