Quick start

• Use any of the tools ("Handy calculations", "Optical software", "Use cases" and "AI interface") and switch between them as you wish. They provide flexible access to optical calculations, system design, automated sequences of optical simulation and access to all the previous features through a simple prompt.
• Read the support information provided through the "", "about", "caution" and "tutorial" buttons displayed everywhere in the tools.
• For more information, have a look to the Guide.

Handy Calculations

The drop-down menu allows access to optical calculators corresponding to your selected theme. You are directed to a default page where a list of calculations related to the chosen subject appears on the left. Simply click the title of the calculation page that interests you to access it. Alternatively, use the "Search" button to find a photonics calculation by keywords.

All pages follow the same model:

• Typically an explanatory diagram at the top left,,
• One or two tables for entering input parameters and displaying results (note that any input data can vary),
• Beige buttons linking to explanations about the optical calculation, its parameters, common errors, a glossary, and tutorials related to the theme.

Optical software

It allows the simulation and optimization of optical systems. The system setup and the access to glass/components catalogs are performed through the dedicated green buttons on the left, while analysis and optimization can be realized using the green buttons on the right. A biconvex lens system is loaded by default.

Some advices:

• For easy entry of systems with catalogs components, use the quick set-up interface (reachable from the input data menu),
• Read the support information provided through the "", "about", "caution" and "tutorial" buttons displayed everywhere in the pages,
• Save your system regularly!

Use cases

Solvers automate sequences of optical simulations and calculations (from both Handy calculations and Optical Software) to solve complete problems (use cases) with a single click. Access them via the "Use cases" button. Each solver includes:

• One or more explanatory diagrams on the left,
• A note detailing the solver's actions,
• A table for entering input parameters,
• A table displaying results,
• Typically a list of systems that solve the problem and can be automatically loaded into the software for analysis or optimization
• The list of "Handy Calculations" used to solve the user case.

AI interface

The AI interface lets you describe, in plain language, the optical quantity or system you want to work on. Instead of browsing the menus yourself, you state your need and the assistant helps you reach the most relevant tool — a specific handy calculation, a catalog, a use case (Solver), a feature of the optical software or a tutorial.

The answer to your request can be reached directly and you can continue to work in the AI interface or it can be accessed after answering filtering questions.