Introduction to Illumination Design Using LightTools
A Short Course for Technical Professionals
Fall date: Oct. 7-10, 2013
This 4-day short course is a practical introduction to LightTools for engineers and scientists who wish
to model and analyze the interaction of light with opto-mechanical
systems. It assumes some familiarity with optical concepts
and terminology. The course will be taught using LightTools 8.0. The course is based on interactive examples of various illumination systems rather than lectures. This hands-on approach maximizes time spent using LightTools while incorporating key illumination concepts in their practical context. Workshop problems provide opportunity for additional practice.
The course will include how to:
- Create an opto-mechanical system model within LightTools, with native geometry or imported from a CAD program
- Use Surface Properties to define the interaction of light with smooth, scattering, and complex surfaces
- Use Boolean operations to construct complex structures
- Set up an illumination system, including multiple sources and multiple receivers
- Understand, interpret, and manipulate the intensity and illuminance analyses
- Create photorealistic renderings of models to visualize the system performance
- Improve system performance by using LightTools optimization with its various merit functions
Agenda
Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. each day, with coffee and lunch breaks at appropriate times. One computer will be provided for each attendee. Attendees wishing to work independently are welcome to bring their own laptop and will receive a $200 discount on their registration. Laptop must have Microsoft® Excel® installed as a PC application (if using a Mac, Excel must be running as a Windows application).
Registration Information
Who Should Attend?
Any engineer, designer, or scientist who wants to learn to use LightTools illumination design software for optical systems modeling and illumination analysis will benefit from this course. Though not required, some familiarity with optical engineering and CAD (concepts and terminology) is helpful.
Location
The seminar will be held at:
Synopsys
3280 East Foothill Blvd., Ste 300
Pasadena, California 91107
Phone: (626) 795-9101
Fax: (626) 795-0184
Directions and accommodation information will be faxed/mailed upon receipt of registration.
Registration and Fees
The fee for this short course is $1,400 ($1,200 if attendee provides his/her own laptop computer with Microsoft Excel installed). This includes instruction, computer resources, course notes, and refreshments.
Attendance is limited. Pre-registration with payment must be made at least three weeks before the start of the course. The fee is refundable up to that point. (A $200 fee is charged for later cancellations.)
For all registration questions, please contact:
Synopsys/ORA Training Registration
Phone: (626) 795-9101
Fax: (626) 795-0184
E-mail: ora_support@synopsys.com
Course Instructors
Mary Kate Crawford, Ph.D. is a Systems Engineer/Technical Consultant in Customer Service. Dr. Crawford provides technical support for both LightTools and CODE V and has over 10 years optical design experience.
Mali Maliyagoda is a Senior Optical Engineer/Technical Consultant in Customer Service. Mr. Maliyagoda provides technical support for LightTools and has over 8 years experience in illumination design.
Jake Jacobsen, Ph.D., is the CODE V and LightTools Technical Marketing Manager and is involved with product planning as well as technical and sales support . Dr. Jacobsen has over 10 years’ experience in imaging and illumination design.
Craig Pansing is an Optical Engineer with several years of experience. He provides technical support for CODE V and LightTools.
