ZEMAX 202 - Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Aspheres & Freeforms Training
Advanced Level Training - 2 days (16 hours)
About Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Aspheres & Freeforms Training by CADIT
Hands-on training in design, optimization, and tolerancing of aspheric and freeform optical surfaces in Ansys Zemax OpticStudio, exploring surface models and manufacturability through exercises such as TMA telescope and imaging prism designs.
Perfect for Optical designers working with non-rotationally symmetric components.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this training, you will be able to:
1. Discover what aspheric and freeforms surfaces are available in Zemax OpticStudio.
2. Learn how to Optimize and Tolerance those advanced surfaces.
3. Practice designing a TMA telescope and an imaging prism with freeforms.
Course Content
- Introduction
- Overview of Ansys Zemax
- Introduction to Aspheres and Freeforms
2. Singlet Example
- System Setup and Optimization
- Hands-on workshop: Glass Substitution and Doublet
- Conic and Aspheric Singlet
3. Freeform types
- Even Asphere vs Q-Type Asphere
- Hands-on workshop: Optimizing Double Gauss
- Adding Even Asphere
- Adding Q-Type Asphere
4. Testing and Metrology
- Aspheric Testing and Metrology
Related Ansys Products
- Ansys Zemax OpticStudio: Optical Design Software
Related Ansys Courses
- ZEMAX 101 - Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Introduction Training
- ZEMAX 201 - Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Laser & Fiber Optics Training
- ZEMAX 203 - Ansys Zemax OpticStudio STAR Module Training
- ZEMAX 204 - Ansys Zemax OpticStudio Non-Sequential Illumination Training
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HRDCorp Claimable Ansys Zemax course
Certificate of completion provided. If based in Malaysia, this course can be reimbursed with the HRDCorp Program through our certified trainers.

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