QUADOA OPTICAL CAD

Modern sequential and multi-sequential optical design software

QUADOA Optical CAD is a powerful optical design software for the complete design, simulation, analysis, optimization, tolerancing, and prototyping of optical systems. It combines comprehensive sequential design capabilities with advanced multi-sequential ray tracing, polarization ray tracing and wave-optical propagation in a flexible, object-based architecture. From classical lens design and imaging systems to laser applications, metrology and complex optical configurations, QUADOA offers the flexibility and performance for a wide range of optical design challenges.

240 degree wide-angle camera lens designed in QUADOA Optical CAD

OPTICAL DESIGN & MODELING

Model optical systems the way they are built

QUADOA organizes lenses, optical components and assemblies in a flexible, object-based hierarchy. Systems are easy to create, modify and manage, from classical imaging optics to off-axis and freeform configurations. Surfaces can also carry arrays, coatings including birefringent thin-film coatings, and scatter properties.

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QUADOA Optical CAD multi-sequential ray tracing

RAY TRACING & PHYSICAL SIMULATION

Beyond conventional ray tracing

QUADOA combines sequential ray tracing, advanced multi-sequential ray tracing and wave-optical propagation in one and the same model. Use different methods and analyze multiple light paths without switching models, including full polarization ray tracing.

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OPTIMIZATION

Powerful optimization. More possibilities.

Local, extended and global optimizers cover every stage, from classical lens optimization to demanding systems. All variables and parameters can be optimized, including the materials. More than 125 optimization goals and constraints are available, and you can define your own goals with mathematical expressions or Python. Solves automatically adjust positions, tilts and curvatures, for example to keep a surface in focus.

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QUADOA Optical CAD ghost analysis and tolerancing

OPTICAL ANALYSIS & TOLERANCING

Understand performance. Ensure robustness.

A good design must perform beyond ideal conditions. QUADOA evaluates optical performance and shows the influence of manufacturing variations and real-world imperfections, so you know how robust your design is before it goes into production. STOP analysis combines structural, thermal and optical effects in one evaluation.

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