Synopsys Inc.’s Optical Solutions Group has launched LightTools 2024.03, the latest iteration of its illumination design software. This update brings new capabilities focused on improving the efficiency of illumination optics design. LightTools 2024.03 introduces features such as global system optimization and an innovative sequence ray tracing mode. The sequence ray tracing is specifically designed to accelerate the analysis of stray light paths. Synopsys highlights that these enhancements in LightTools are intended to streamline the development and time-to-market for new illumination optical products.
The software now incorporates a new global optimization engine, enabling users to explore a broader spectrum of design solutions. This is particularly advantageous when initial design parameters are uncertain. Synopsys explains that this new engine can effectively refine poorly defined starting points, guiding designs towards more favorable starting positions for local optimization. This ultimately contributes to a faster and more efficient design development process.
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