Optical & Photonics

Illuminate Innovation with Ansys Optics & Photonics Simulation

Design, simulate, and optimize light-based technologies with Ansys Optics & Photonics solutions. From lenses to laser systems, photonic chips to optical sensors — achieve precision, efficiency, and performance through physics-based simulation.

Ansys Optics & Photonics delivers a unified platform to simulate light propagation, photonic device behavior, and system-level optical performance. Engineers and designers can predict how light interacts with materials, structures, and systems — reducing physical iterations and ensuring perfect optical quality before production.

Core Product

Ansys Speos

Optical design for lighting, vision, and illumination systems

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Ansys Zemax

Photonic simulation for integrated circuits and nanophotonics

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Ansys Lumerical

Photonic simulation for integrated circuits and nanophotonics

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Highlights of Optical & Photonics Simulation

Optical System & Illumination Design

Accurate lighting is crucial in automotive, architectural, and consumer products for safety, efficiency, and visual comfort. Optical system and illumination simulation allows engineers to predict light behavior and optimize designs before physical prototyping, ensuring real-world performance.

 

Key Capabilities:

Analyze reflection, refraction, scattering, and color uniformity

Optimize light distribution and luminance performance

Validate human vision and camera perception for real-world accuracy

Benefits

Achieve superior lighting efficiency and regulatory compliance

Reduce physical prototyping and design iterations

Enhance user comfort and visual appeal

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Laser & Photonic Device Simulation

Photonic devices, waveguides, and integrated circuits form the backbone of optical communication and computing systems. Simulation enables engineers to design, analyze, and optimize these components with high precision, ensuring efficient performance under operational conditions.

Key Capabilities:

Model photonic integrated circuits and nano-scale components

Analyze coupling, interference, and wavelength behavior

Perform thermal and electrical co-simulation for accuracy

Benefits

Minimize fabrication risks and improve design precision

Enhance data transmission and optical computing performance

Accelerate photonic innovation and time-to-market

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Fiber Optics & Waveguide Analysis

Fiber-optic networks and integrated waveguides require precise simulation to maintain signal integrity and minimize losses. Engineers can predict propagation, mode behavior, and non-linear effects, enabling robust and efficient communication system design.

Key Capabilities:

Analyze dispersion, attenuation, and nonlinear effects

Evaluate mode coupling and signal transmission efficiency

Predict network performance under varying loads

Benefits

Maximize signal integrity and bandwidth efficiency

Reduce trial-and-error in physical experiments

Optimize next-generation communication networks

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Imaging, Lens & Sensor Systems

High-performance imaging and sensing systems are critical for industrial, medical, and consumer applications. Simulation allows precise modeling of lenses, cameras, and optical sensors to optimize image quality, tolerance, and system reliability before production.

Key Capabilities:

Model lenses, cameras, and optical sensors with precision

Evaluate distortion, aberration, and MTF performance

Perform stray light and ghost image analysis

Benefits

Deliver sharper and more accurate imaging results

Reduce rework through early virtual validation

Integrate seamlessly with CAD and mechanical designs

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LiDAR & Autonomous Vision Systems

LiDAR and vision systems are essential for autonomous vehicles and drones to perceive their environment accurately. Simulation enables engineers to model light propagation, sensor response, and environmental interactions, reducing development time and improving operational safety.

Key Capabilities:

Simulate laser propagation and reflection in 3D environments

Evaluate detection range and sensor accuracy under real conditions

Optimize transmitter–receiver configurations for clarity

Benefits

Deliver sharper and more accurate imaging results

Reduce rework through early virtual validation

Integrate seamlessly with CAD and mechanical designs

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AR/VR & Display Optics

AR/VR devices demand precise optical performance for immersive experiences. Simulation allows engineers to optimize light paths, lenses, and holographic elements, ensuring visual clarity, comfort, and compact, lightweight designs.

Key Capabilities:

Analyze brightness, contrast, and eye-box performance

Simulate optical distortion and human vision response

Model light paths through lenses and holographic elements

Benefits

Achieve visual realism with reduced eye strain

Optimize lightweight and compact display architectures

Shorten development cycles for wearable technologies

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Laser & Light Propagation Analysis

Laser applications in manufacturing, sensing, and biomedical fields require precision modeling to ensure correct beam behavior and material interaction. Simulation enables engineers to predict performance, minimize errors, and design for safety and efficiency.

Key Capabilities:

Simulate beam propagation, coherence, and focus

Evaluate laser-material interaction and heat effects

Model reflection, absorption, and scattering behavior

Benefits

Improve processing accuracy and energy efficiency

Reduce thermal distortion and material defects

Enhance reliability in high-power optical applications

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Applications Across Industries

Optical & photonics simulations play a crucial role in telecommunications, semiconductor, aerospace, automotive, medical imaging, and consumer electronics — from next-gen consumer electronics to autonomous vehicle vision systems.

At Solid Trust Technologies, we tailor Ansys solutions to each industry’s optical and photonic challenges.

Relevant FAQs 

Can Ansys simulate complete optical systems? +

Yes, Ansys Speos and Zemax enable end-to-end optical system simulation, from source to sensor.

Can photonic circuits be modeled using Ansys? +

Absolutely — Ansys Lumerical provides a complete suite for PICs, nanophotonics, and waveguide design.

Does Ansys support multiphysics coupling for optics? +

Yes, optical, thermal, and mechanical domains can be integrated for real-world accuracy.

Can optical tolerances and mechanical effects be simulated together? +

Yes, with Ansys Zemax and Mechanical coupling, you can simulate optical alignment under deformation and stress.

Can I model laser beam propagation and thermal effects? +

Yes, Ansys Lumerical supports laser and nonlinear optical simulations, including heat generation and propagation effects.

Does Ansys handle human vision and sensor perception modeling? +

Yes, Ansys Speos allows visual ergonomics, camera response, and lighting analysis for realistic results.

Success Stories

Ready to transform your optical and photonic designs with simulation-driven insights?

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