Tutorials
The tutorials cover a wide range of topics, from basic operations to advanced simulation techniques, and are intended to support users in learning how to work effectively with the software.
If you are new to VirtualLab Fusion, we recommend starting with the Getting Started page, as most tutorials assume prior knowledge.
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3D Visualization of the Optical System
VirtualLab Fusion provides tools which generate a 3D visualization of optical systems and can therefore be used to check the positioning of elements...
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Add Point Cloud to Data Arrays
This tutorial shows how to overlay a point cloud (e.g. a dot diagram) onto another result document (e.g. an electromagnetic field result).
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Add Region to Data Arrays
Graphics Add-Ons are a tool inside VirtualLab Fusion that allows the overlay of information, such as regions, onto a Data Array.
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Advanced Configuration of Slanted Gratings
Coated slanted gratings can be configured easily within VirtualLab. This tutorial explains the available options for the customization of slanted gratings.
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Advanced Simulation of Microlens Arrays
This tutorial explains the configuration and usage of the Microlens Array component in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Analysis of Blazed Grating by Fourier Modal Method
The Fourier modal method (FMM) can be used to analyze grating efficiencies rigorously in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Analysis of Focal Plane Position as a Function of Numerical Aperture
We analyze how varying different parameters of the system can affect the position of the focal plane.
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Analyzing High-NA Objective Lens Focusing
High-NA objective lenses are widely used in optical lithography, microscopy, etc. Consideration of the vectorial nature of light in the simulation of the focusing is of great importance.
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Animation Generation from Chromatic Fields Sets in Parame
This tutorial demonstrates how easy it is to convert a set of chromatic fields sets into an animation from a parameter run.
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Application of the Programmable Mode of a Parameter Run
In VirtualLab, the variation of parameters in an optical system is freely customizable using the programmable mode of the Parameter Run feature. We use a specific example to illustrate the application of this programmable mode.
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Automatic Selection of Fourier Transform Techniques in Free-Space Propagation Operator
VirtualLab Fusion provides a unified free-space propagation concept in the k-domain, together with automatic selection of proper Fourier transform techniques.
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Automatized Detector Positioning by using Parameter Coupl
We demonstrate how the Parameter Coupling feature of VirtualLab Fusion can be applied in order to automatized positioning of a detector...
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Channel Resolution Accuracy Setting of Non-Sequential Fie
Non-sequential field tracing is done with two steps in VirtualLab Fusion. Firstly, according to an adjustable accuracy factor, the light path through the system is detected. This light path finding can be controlled by the corresponding accuracy factor.
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Channel Settings for Non-Sequential Tracing
With the flexible channel configuration in VirtualLab Fusion, one can easily control the response of any surface and/or region, to realize the desired model
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Coherence Time & Length Calculator
The Coherence Time and Length Calculator easily determines the coherence time and length for a given source with a specified bandwidth...
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Configuration of Grating Structures by Using Interfaces
In VirtualLab Fusion, grating structures are configured in a “stack”, which can be constructed with either a sequence of interfaces or special media, depending on the geometry of the grating.
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Configuration of Grating Structures by Using Special Medi
In the VirtualLab’s Grating Software Package grating structures can be configured by using a stack.
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Configuration of Grating Structures with Two-Dimensional
This tutorial is focused on the configuration of grating structures which exhibit two-dimensional periodicity.
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Configuring Your Simulation in VirtualLab Fusion
This tutorial gives an overview of the different options and tools a user has access to when working with an Optical Setup file.
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Construction and Modeling of a Graded-Index Lens
VirtualLab Fusion allows for the specification of a graded-index lens in a very user-friendly way. In addition, such index-modulated lenses can be analyzed by ray tracing as well as by field tracing.
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Construction of a Light Guide
Light guides with coupling gratings can be set up in VirtualLab Fusion using the Light Guide component and its flexible region definition.
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Construction of a Truncated Pyramid Surface
This tutorial shows how to construct a pyramid-like surface by using the programmable surface in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Coupling of Parameters in VirtualLab Fusion
The Parameter Coupling feature of VirtualLab Fusion can be used to link the values of different parameters in an optical setup, which allows the user to establish complex relationships between these parameters.
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Create Animations and Overview Images
Create Animations and Overview Images from Parameter Sweep in VirtualLab Fusion...
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Creating 1D-Diagrams in VirtualLab Fusion
In this use case, VirtualLab Fusion’s visualization capability is illustrated. All users with various backgrounds may configure visualization setting on the GUI level.
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Cross-Platform Optical Modeling and Design with VirtualLa
We demonstrate how to use MATLAB to access the field solvers in VirtualLab Fusion, and use them together with MATLAB functions for analysis and optimization.
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Cross-Platform Parameter Sweep with Python
We demonstrate how to use Python to run a parameter sweep for a simulation in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Customizable Help for Programmable Elements
VirtualLab provides multiple tools to implement your custom sources, components, detectors etc. For documentation of such customized object the snippet help can be used.
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Customized Detector for Lightguide Coupling Grating Evalu
We present a customized detector which calculates the grating diffraction efficiencies over a user-defined incident-angle range, and also delivers the mean value and contrast of the efficiencies.
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Customized Module: Grating Period Calculation According to the Guiding Condition of Lightguides
A module in VirtualLab Fusion is generated to calculate the range of the period of a coupling grating, so as to fulfill the guiding condition of lightguides.
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Diffraction Angle Calculator
The Diffraction Angle Calculator of VirtualLab Fusion is a convenient tool for calculations involving the grating equation...
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Diffractive Lens Component
This Use Case introduces the Diffractive Lens Component and gives an overview about its options, settings, and computation method.
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Diffractive Optical Element & Microstructure Component
This Use Case introduces the Microstructure and Diffractive Optical Element (DOE) components and gives an overview over their options and settings.
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Distortion Analyzer
This tutorial introduces the Distortion Analyzer in the optical design software VirtualLab Fusion, illustrated with the example of a spherical lens.
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Educational Tutorial: Fabry-Pérot Interferometer
This tutorial offers a beginner-friendly, step-by-step introduction to VirtualLab Fusion, requiring no prior knowledge of the software.
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Educational Tutorial: Quarter-Wave Plate Mirror
These tutorials offer a practical, step-by-step approach that works even with the trial license. This time we’ll design a quarter-wave plate (QWP) mirror.
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Electromagnetic Field Detector
With the Electromagnetic Field Detector the user can access the fully vectorial electromagnetic field at any given plane in the system. We explain here how to handle this detector.
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Ellipsometry Analysis via Parameter Variation Analyzer
This tutorial demonstrates the use of the Parameter Variation Analyzer to calculate important properties from ellipsometric analyses.
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Ellipsometry Analyzer
This use case demonstrates the basic principles of ellipsometry and illustrates the use of the built-in ellipsometry analyzer in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Evaluation of Müller Matrix and Jones Matrix
This tutorial demonstrates a workflow to calculate Jones and Müller-Matrices for any kind of optical system by using a module.
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Export Harmonic Fields Sets into ASCII Files
This document shows a programmable module that can export any kind of Harmonic Fields Set into ASCII files.
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Export Systems and Components into STL & IGES Format
VirtualLab Fusion supports the export of optical components specified in the system into various CAD formats. This includes for example the export of lenses, prisms, mirror systems and other components into STL and in IGES format.
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Export of Fabrication Data
VirtualLab Fusion can export smooth and quantized interfaces, as well as mirror/prism/grating cells arrays into various file formats, e.g., STL and GDSII file format.
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Export of Fabrication Data for Smooth Surfaces
VirtualLab Fusion can export smooth surfaces into various file formats, e.g., STL and other customized formats.
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Export of Fabrication Data of a Holographic Optical Eleme
VirtualLab Fusion can export quantized HOE structure into various file formats. It is possible to export the files by a pixelized or polygon approach.
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Export of GCA Data via Bitmap
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Field Curvature Analyzer
The field curvature describes the difference between the designed focal plane and the actual focal curve of an objective (lens).
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Field Inside Component Analyzer: FMM
This example demonstrate, how to calculate the distribution of the electromagnetic field inside a 1D or 2D-periodic micro- or nano structure.
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Flexible Region Definition
This tutorial walks you through the flexible configuration of regions in VirtualLab Fusion, which allow the user to define variously shapes...
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Footprint Analysis of Lightguides for AR/MR Applications
The Footprint and Grating Analysis tool allows the optical designer to determine how the light will interact with the various grating regions of the lightguide.
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Fourier Transform Settings – Discussion at Examples
As one of the most fundamental technologies in VirtualLab Fusion, Fourier transforms connect the space and spatial frequency domains. We discuss the Fourier transforms settings at different examples and show the consequences.
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Fourier Transforms in Immersion Objective System
In this demo, we illustrate the Fourier Transforms in an immersion objective system by using stratified media component.
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Free Space Propagation Settings
This tutorial presents the different options users have in VirtualLab Fusion to configure the selection of Fourier transform algorithms.
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Fresnel Curves on a Plane Surface
The Fresnel Effect Calculator to calculate the Fresnel coefficients directly.
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General Manipulation Tools for Data Arrays
This Tutorial introduces and demonstrates the general tools to manipulate Data Arrays to e.g., perform arithmetic manipulations or change parameters...
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Graphic Add-Ons
Graphics Add-Ons are a tool inside VirtualLab Fusion that allows you to overlay information, such as point clouds.
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Grating Analysis and Smoothly Modulated Grating Parameters on Lightguides
In this tutorial, smoothly varied grating parameters are introduced to lightguides for AR/MR applications, by using Grating Analysis Tool.
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Grating Optimization in VirtualLab Fusion Using optiSLang
A workflow is presented for how to optimize a grating structure regarding a specified merit function using VirtualLab Fusion and the optimization software optiSLang.
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Grating Order Analyzer
In VirtualLab Fusion, the Grating Order Analyzer can be used for convenient grating diffraction analysis, with results presented in various ways.
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Gridded Segmentation of Grating Regions in Lightguide
This tutorial demonstrates how to configure gridded segmentation within grating regions using optical design software VirtualLab Fusion...
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Hands-on, step-by-step AR/MR Lightguide Design
This tutorial provides an introduction to lightguide design for augmented or mixed reality (AR/MR).
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Holographically Generated Volume Grating
A holographic volume grating is analyzed by using the Fourier modal method. Both the spectral and angular properties are presented.
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How to Configure Ultrashort Pulse Simulations
A workflow for specifying, modeling, and analyzing ultrashort pulses within VirtualLab Fusion.
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How to Customize the Position of Source Modes Via Program
Using laterally shifted modes is one possible strategy to mimic partial spatial coherence. In this tutorial we show you how to manipulate the positions of the source modes via programming.
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How to Format VirtualLab Fusion Results
This tutorial demonstrate how to customize and format a detector result according to personal favor or specific requirements of a report or publication.
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How to Set Up a Lightguide with Real Grating Structures
You learn how to import a previously designed real grating structure into the lightguide component and explains the role and handling of lookup tables.
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How to Set Up a Panel-Type Source
With the panel-type source in VirtualLab it is possible to model a pixelated display, with the pixel pitch and the number of pixels as free parameters for the user to fix.
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How to Set Up a Scanning Source
The scanning source in VirtualLab Fusion defines a multi-mode source that radiates into several pre-defined directions, which is of help for e.g. the modeling and evaluation of a laser scanning system.
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How to Work with the C# Module and Example (Computing the Deviation Between Two Fields)
In this tutorial we explain the basics of working with the C# Module: one of the most flexible, most advanced programmable items in VirtualLab Fusion!
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How to Work with the Programmable Component and Example (Ideal Grating)
The Programmable Component is one of the most versatile programmable elements in VirtualLab. Follow this tutorial for instructions on a first contact with this feature!
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How to Work with the Programmable Function & Example (Cylindrical Lens)
In this document we explain how to work with the Programmable Function, using the example of a cylindrical lens.
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How to Work with the Programmable Interface & Example (Spherical Surface)
In this document we explain how to work with the Programmable Interface, using the example of a simple spherical surface.
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How to Work with the Programmable Light Source in VirtualLab Fusion and Example (Gaussian Beam)
In this document we show you how to work with the Programmable Source: a means to define the spatial dependence of a custom basic source mode. We use the Gaussian as an example.
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How to Work with the Programmable Material and Example (Linear Dependence)
In this detailed tutorial we explain how to create your own custom materials (refractive index with respect to wavelength) in VirtualLab Fusion.
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How to Work with the Programmable Medium and Example (Thermal Lens)
In this detailed tutorial we explain how to create your own custom media (dependence of refractive index on position) in VirtualLab Fusion.
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How to Work with the Programmable Spectrum and Example (Black-Body Radiation)
Discover how to create your own custom spectra via programming in VirtualLab Fusion with this in-depth tutorial on the topic, rounded up with a basic hands-on example.
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Import Beam Files from Zemax OpticStudio
VirtualLab Fusion can import the beam files from Zemax OpticStudio®, convert it into electromagnetic field information automatically, and support further propagation of the imported field.
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Import Optical Systems from Zemax OpticStudio
VirtualLab Fusion allows the import of optical systems with the full 3D position information and glasses from Zemax OpticStudio®, and provides field tracing for further investigation of the imported system.
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Import of Bitmap file containing Height Data of a Microst
The import of a bitmap file, which contains height data of a microstructure is demonstrated. This example provides a step-by-step explanation.
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Import of GRIN Medium from Zemax OpticStudio®
In this demonstration we show how to import GRIN-Media which are defined after “Gradient 5”-Shema in Zemax OpticStudio®.
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Import of Material Data into VirtualLab Fusion
In this tutorial, we illustrate the workflow of how to import complex material data into VirtualLab Fusion’s materials catalog.
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Import of Precalculated Diffraction Efficiencies
This Demo shows how to use precalculated efficiency to define a grating in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Importing Measured Sun Spectrum into VirtualLab Fusion
This tutoria illustrates how to import the measured extraterrestrial sunlight spectrum, and how to subsequently employ said spectrum in optical systems.
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Introduction to Data Arrays
Data Arrays are fundamental and flexible native data type in VirtualLab Fusion. This tutorial is an introduction on how to operate with them.
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Introduction to the Optical Setup
This tutorial introduces the Optical Setup, which can be seen as a virtual analogy to the real-life laboratory in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Introduction to the Parametric Optimization Document
Three local and one global optimization algorithm are provided. This Tutorial introduces the associated Parametric Optimization document.
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Investigation of Polarization State of Diffraction Orders
VirtualLab Fusion enables the detailed analysis of grating structures, with possible changes in the polarization state of the diffracted orders taken into consideration.
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Iterative Fourier Transform Algorithm (IFTA) Design via Module
This Use Cases shows how to perform an IFTA design via a programmable module.
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LP Fiber Mode Calculator
The Fiber Mode Calculator can be used to calculate linearly polarized (LP) propagation modes in a step-index fiber with a single core or graded-index fiber.
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Light Guide Layout Design Tool
The Layout Design tool allows to design a custom “Hololens 1”-like augmented or mixed reality system according to the desired specifications.
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Light Path Diagram Information Export
This tutorial shows how to export a summary of all system parameters in the light path diagram into an XML File and how to visualize the parameters.
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Logging in VirtualLab Fusion
The ability to log results provides indispensable information as a simulation progresses, tracking not only the time duration of all simulation steps...
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Measuring Uniformities within the Eyebox
In this demo we will explain the optical setup for uniformity detector with different eye positions.
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Metagrating Construction – Discussion at Examples
Based on selected examples, we show how to construct and configure metagrating structure and materials in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Modeling of Gratings within Optical System – Discussion a
With the help of typical examples, we explain how to model grating within system and discuss topics like alignment of gratings, grating order selection, and angular response setting.
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Modeling of Optical System with Graded-Index Sphere
In this demo we show that the field distribution is similar as the prediction of ray tracing result (when the sphere enlarged, calculation time of RK
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Non-Sequential Ray Tracing Analysis of Glass Plate
By using the non-sequential tracing technique in VirtualLab, the ray tracing analysis of a glass plate is performed.
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Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror
This tutorial demonstrates the Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror (Wedge Type) with examples of various focusing and collimation configurations...
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Optically Anisotropic Media in VirtualLab Fusion
This tutorial introduces the basic configuration of an anisotropic medium.
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Orientation of Gratings within a Grating Region
In this tutorial we will explain the advanced orientation setting for gratings within a grating region.
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Parameter Variation Analyzer
The Parameter Variation Analyzer which enables the analysis of the entire system and further process the data obtained.
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Parametric Optimization of a Half-Symmetric Two-Mirror Re
In VirtualLab Fusion, users can easily construct a two-mirror laser resonator, and use parametric optimization to design this resonator to generate a desired output mode.
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Paraxial Assumptions Tool
This tutorial introduces the Paraxial Assumptions tool, demonstrating its options and providing a workflow of how to use it.
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Performance Settings in Global Options of VirtualLab Fusi
The account different powerful computer system it, performance based parameters are introduced and explained.
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Personalization Settings for Visualization in VirtualLab
This document illustrates the usage of the global options for personalization of the view settings of the VirtualLab Fusion.
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Plug-In Component
This tutorial introduces the Plug-In component, which enables users to develop and implement a fully customized solver in both the x-domain and k-domain.
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Plug-In Detector
This document introduces the Plug-In Detector, which allows to evaluate and output any information of an electromagnetic field in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Plug-In Mode Generator
How to program your own customizable source mode in VirtualLab Fusion multiscale optical design software.
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Polarization Analyzer
This tutorial demonstrates the capabilities of the Polarization Analyzer for the analysis and optimization of grating structures.
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Polarization Ellipses
This tutorial shows how to visualize the polarization state of light, represented as complex electromagnetic wave in a depictive way.
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Polarizer in Focal Region
To model polarizer used in non-paraxial cases, an idealized model is implemented in VirtualLab, and the effect of a polarizer in the focal region is presented.
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Position and Orientation Information Display Control
This tutorial shows how to set up the position and orientation information display in a Light Path View.
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Profile Editing Tool Speed vs. Accuracy
This tutorial introduces the Speed vs. Accuracy tool which allows the user to customize global sampling parameter.
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Profile Editor
This tutorial introduces the Profile Editor in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Programmable Dispersion Function
This tutorial introduces the Programmable Medium and shows how to customize your own dispersion Formula.
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Programmable Grating Analyzer
We show how to use a Programmable Grating Analyzer to access the grating diffraction information, to display it, and to use it for further analysisor optimization.
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Programming Detector Add-ons in VirtualLab Fusion
VirtualLab Fusions programmable tools offer maximum flexibility in the definition of physical behavior.
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Programming Radially & Azimuthally Polarized Sources
See how to create a radially and an azimuthally polarized source, experimenting in the process with the programming of light sources and the potential of the Combined Light Source feature.
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Programming a Chirped Gaussian Pulse Spectrum
This example shows how to use Programmable Pulse Spectrum to generate a chirped Gaussian pulse, with the pulse specification given in time domain.
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Programming a Degree of Coherence Detector
Based on the fully vectorial electromagnetic field information, a Programmable Detector is done for the calculation of the degree of coherence.
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Programming a Detector for Diffractive Optics Merit Funct
Based on the full field information, and together with the Programmable Detector, several typically used merit functions in diffractive optics are realized in this example.
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Programming a Detector to Save Fields Automatically
A Programmable Detector is constructed for saving a light distribution (harmonic fields set) to the desired file path on the hard disk.
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Programming a Double Pinhole Transmission Function
In this programming example we illustrate how to code a transmission function that imitates an opaque screen punctured by two round holes.
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Programming a Double Slit Function
An example snippet is presented for defining a double slit function, with customizable slit width and distance in between.
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Programming a Micro-Lens Array
This example shows how to realize an array of micro-lenses on a rectangular grid by using the Programmable Interface in VirtualLab.
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Programming a Module That Computes the Standard Deviation between Two Harmonic Fields
Gauging the accuracy of a given result is fundamental. We show you how to program a module to compute the standard deviation between two fields.
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Programming a Module that Smooths the Edges of a Structur
This programmable module is designed to be applied to the sharp result of a designed structure, and it will round off the edges according to user-specified values.
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Programming a Multiple-Slit Transmission Function
In this document you can find an example for the Programmable Function which defines an arbitrary number of equidistant slits with an arbitrary width and distance.
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Programming a Scanning Parameter Run
A convex-plano single lens is analyzed by scanning over the radius of curvature and its thickness with the Programmable Parameter Run in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Programming a Sinusoidal Surface
In this document you can find an example for the Programmable Interface. Although the sinusoidal surface is provided ready-made in the catalog, we show you how to code it for illustration purposes.
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Programming a Sinusoidal Volume Grating
In this example, the generation of sinusoidal volume grating is demonstrated, with the grating period and the refractive index modulation as user-defined parameters.
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Programming a Spectral Band Filter
This document shows a customizable spectral band filter in a system with a Gaussian pulse with a homogeneous spectrum.
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Programming a Truncated Cone Surface
A truncated cone structure is generated using the Programmable Interface, with its specifications (height, top/base diameter) as user-defined parameters.
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Programming an Anamorphic Surface
Using the Programmable Interface in VirtualLab Fusion, an anamorphic surface is programmed and especially with the surface gradient analytically given.
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Programming an Axicon Transmission Function
In this programming example we illustrate how to use the Programmable Function in VirtualLab to create a custom idealised component that performs like an axicon.
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RGB Diffuser using Lightguide Approach
In this demo we show how to design a diffuser for distinct target pattern for each of the RGB wavelengths. Furthermore, we will generate a Lightguide setup for guiding and separated outcoupling of the RGB modes.
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Result Resampling by Average Calculation Yielding Desired Number of Pixels
This example shows a detector add-on that converts results so that an averaged value is output for each adjustable number of data points.
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Running VirtualLab Fusion Optical Simulations with Python
We demonstrate how to use Python to run an optical simulation in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Savitzky-Golay Filter Function
This tutorial demonstrates the usage of the Savitzky-Golay filter in order to smooth out a measured spectrum.
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Scanning Mode of Parameter Run
The scanning mode of the Parameter Run document generates a simulation series of all combinations of specified parameter variations and provides specifically suited output options.
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Segmentation of Lightguide Regions Tutorials
VirtualLab Fusion enables the definition of gratings in lightguides either with continuously varying parameters or as segmented structures...
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Simulation of Multiple Light Sources with VirtualLab Fusi
This document illustrates how to use the Multiple Light Source in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Simulation of a High NA Focusing System via Module
Learn how to change simulation parameters and perform an simulation on the example of a high-NA idealized lens with different incident angles...
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Source Code Editor
For optical elements, which cannot be found in the catalogs of VirtualLab Fusion, users are able to create them by using programmable objects, e.g., programmable source, interface, medium and detector. The programming language is C#. The source code editors is the most important structure of all programmable objects.
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Specification of Diffraction Orders and Efficiencies for Grating Regions
This covers the user-friendly interface to select grating orders and specify their efficiencies (either idealized or calculated rigorously) for the grating regions of a light guide.
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Spherical Lens Component
This tutorial demonstrates a component that facilitates the inclusion and specification of spherical lenses in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Stratified Media Component
This tutorial introduces the Stratified Media Component and gives an overview of its options, settings, and electromagnetic field solver.
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Structure Design
This tutorial shows the usage of the structure design tool, which can be used to convert the phase function into a height profile.
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System Analysis with Sequential and Non-Sequential Field
VirtualLab Fusion enables the user to build up an optical system once and analyze it with different tracing techniques.
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System Modeling Analyzer
In this document, the application and advantages of the System Modeling Analyzer tool are demonstrated at two different examples.
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Tailored Light Outcoupling from Glass Plate with Arbitrarily Shaped Apertures
With the region concept in VirtualLab Fusion, apertures with arbitrary shapes can be defined flexibly. Situations with fully and partially illuminated apertures are shown.
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Uniformity Detector for Lightguide Systems
This tutorial shows how to use the uniformity detector in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Unpolarized Light for Grating Simulation – Discussion at
It is shown how to model the effect of unpolarized light, as the average of two orthogonal polarization states, for grating simulations in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Usage of Camera Detector
The Camera Detector constitutes one of the most fundamental detectors in VirtualLab Fusion. Keep reading for an in-depth description of how to configure and use this detector in simulations.
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Usage of Debye-Wolf Integral Calculator
The Debye-Wolf integral calculator in VirtualLab Fusion computes the vectorial field near focus based on an idealized model, when the exact specifications of the objective lens are not known.
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Usage of Distributed Computing
This tutorial show how Distributed Computing can be activated in VirtualLab Fusion.
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Usage of Focal Length Analyzer
The focal length is an important parameter to evaluate an imaging system. By using the Focal Length Analyzer, the effective and back focal length of optical components can be obtained and used with parametric optimization.
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Usage of PSF & MTF Detector
Point spread function (PSF) and modulation transfer function (MTF) are important optical quantities to evaluate the quality of an imaging system. In VirtualLab Fusion, PSF and MTF for an imaging system can be calculated fast and accurately.
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Usage of the Parameter Run Document
Using the Parameter Run in VirtualLab Fusion, one can specify the varying range of selected parameters flexibly, so as to perform system analysis.
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View Settings for 2D Data Arrays
In this document we take an in-depth look at the visualization options of 2D Data Arrays and go through the corresponding View ribbon options in detail.
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Visualization Settings in VirtualLab Fusion
We illustrate the usage of the Global Options parameters that relate to visualization and the graphic display of results.
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Visualize Grating Regions in Lightguide Results
We demonstrate a detector add-on for the Universal Detector that superimposes the visualization of lightguide grating regions.
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Visualize Time Dependency of a Propagating Field
We demonstrate how to visualize a temporal evaluation of a propagating field in two examples.
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Wave Aberration Detectors
In lens design, the aberration information in the lens system is important for the optimization process. In VirtualLab Fusion, detectors for different kinds of wave aberration representation are provided.
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Wavefront Error Detector
Wavefront error is defined as the difference between the reference wavefront phase, which is a constant phase or spherical phase, and the detected wavefront phase of one optical system.
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Working with the Property Browser
In this Use Case we show the Property Browser, which provides a summary of physical and numerical parameters of a selected document.
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k-Domain Layout Visualization
We explain the physical concepts employed in the k-Layout Visualization tool and demonstrates its usage.