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Ray Tracing Software

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fossum24

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I would like to import 3D files of large plate type models with curvature into some sort of ray tracing software. I would like to calculate focal lengths and things of that nature. Does anyone have experience doing anything like this? Thanks in advance.
 
You will probably have better luck in this forum.

For optical modeling software I have used Zemax. CodeV is also popular.

Since you posted in the finite element forum it might be helpful to check out SigFit which acts as a middleman between FEA and optics codes.

Optis is a simpler optics code that is embedded in CAD packages like SolidWorks. It seems primarily suited for design of headlights instead of telescopes.

I hope this helps.

Rob Stupplebeen
 
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