Make Light Matter
The BeamXpertDESIGNER software simulates the propagation of laser radiation through optical systems in real time, offers intuitive operation with CAD-like 3D representation and speaks the language of laser technology. The easy learnability and the pronounced interactivity make it possible to achieve precise results quickly.
Outcome: Increased added value through significantly accelerated workflow!
Slim and fast - focused on essential features
Rapid to learn,
easy to use
After just 1 hour of training,
the first reliable results are obtained
Intuitive operating
with Drag & Drop
Direct clicking, moving and
rotating of optical components
CAD-like
3D representation
Instructive visual work
with 3D objects
Real-time
simulation
Responsive basic algorithm
enables 3D real-time simulation
Component
database
Integrate optical components
from common manufacturers
Aberrations
under control
Optical system
easily analyzed and optimized
Results conforming
to laser standards
Output of laser beam parameters
according to ISO 11145 and 11146
Frontend for
raytracing software
Create set-up quickly
and export as .zmx file
Inside BeamXpertDESIGNER
BeamXpertDESIGNER uses two different modeling approaches. The first model uses the propagation of the first and second order moments of the intensity distributions for simulation. A proprietary approach allows a less restrictive application of the paraxial approximation. Since the calculation is very fast, the simulation can be performed in real time.
In the second model, the laser radiation is represented by a bundle of geometrical-optical beams propagated through the system using classical raytracing. These beams are designed to correspond to the so-called Gauss-Schell model. From the beam, the beam propagation parameters, including the particularly important beam quality factor M2, can be derived at any location in the optical system.
The extent of aberrations (e.g. due to inappropriate lens selection or arrangement) can be detected by analyzing the beam quality factor of the beam as it passes through the optical system.
Therefore, a typical workflow is the interactive design of the optical system using the propagation of the intensity moments with subsequent control for aberrations with the aid of Gauss-Schell beams.