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Blog Posts Tagged Ray Optics Module

Calculating the Emission Spectra from Common Light Sources

January 14, 2016

We use COMSOL Multiphysics® to calculate the emission spectra of 4 common light sources: natural daylight, incandescent light bulbs, fluorescent light bulbs, and LED bulbs.

Explaining the Pepper’s Ghost Illusion with Ray Optics

January 11, 2016

Pepper’s Ghost, the famous optical illusion used in theater and “hologram” concert performances, can be explained using ray optics. Learn more and see our homemade Pepper’s Ghost projector.

Simulating a Transparent Light Pipe to Optimize Transmittance

August 3, 2015

Transparent light pipes are used as an optimal source of natural light for underground areas, like subway stations, and areas without a lot of natural light, like prisons.

Modeling Laser-Material Interactions in COMSOL Multiphysics

June 22, 2015

When it comes to modeling laser-material interactions and heating, different modeling techniques are appropriate for different problems. We go over a few examples here >>

Modeling Thin Dielectric Films in Optics

May 6, 2015

Interested in modeling optical systems with dielectric films? Get an overview of some of the built-in tools in the Ray Optics Module for these modeling scenarios.

Ray Tracing in Monochromators and Spectrometers

December 25, 2014

Spectrometers are optical devices that measure some property of radiation as a function of its frequency, while monochromators transmit radiation of a specific frequency.

An Analysis of Caustic Surface Generation at the Vdara® Hotel

December 12, 2014

The Vdara® hotel on the Las Vegas strip has a unique crescent-shaped design that unfortunately contributed to the development of a caustic surface on the hotel’s pool deck.

Modeling Ray Propagation in a Newtonian Telescope System

December 5, 2014

Ray optics trivia: The Newtonian telescope, recognized as the earliest operating reflecting telescope, was developed in 1668. Today, simulation can be used to trace rays through this device.


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