Automating system-level stray light analysis with Ansys Optics

Stray light analysis is essential for the design of high-quality optical systems, to ensure that unwanted light reaching the sensor is minimized, and artifacts that degrade optical performance - such as lens flare – are mitigated. This article introduces a system-level approach for stray light analysis using Ansys Optics simulation tools, considering stray light from both optical and non-optical components. The article illustrates how these tools can be integrated with Ansys optiSLang for automated exploration and design optimization. The practical camera use-case highlights a seamless data exchange between Ansys Optics simulation tools. It employs a range of intuitive features, from Ansys Zemax OpticStudio's sequential ray tracing, extending to Ansys Speos ray path analysis, while leveraging HPC and Cloud Computing. The combined capabilities offer an efficient solution, streamlining collaboration and enabling optimized optical system designs.