Contact UsAnsys ZEMAX 103: Ansys STAR Module
Course Overview:
A complete walkthrough of the STAR module in Ansys OpticStudio Enterprise, including several demonstrations and an overview of the full module. We will also discuss key considerations outlined in the documentation, underlying physics, and recommended best practices.
Who should take this course:
Designed for beginner through advanced users working on applications that require realistic, buildable simulations. Prerequisites include a foundational understanding of optical performance and optomechanical engineering.
Core proficiencies:
- Understanding of optical performance criteria
- Basic knowledge of optomechanical engineering
- Optional experience creating FEA or CFD data
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Course Agenda | ZEMAX 103
Lecture 1: Introduction to Structural Thermal Optical Performance (STOP) Analysis
- Workflow
Lecture 2: Ansys Workflow NSC Mode and Optical System Setup
- NSC Model Example
- Feed CFD/FEA engineers data from OpticStudio
Lecture 3: Inputs for FEA Tool
- Brief overview of Ansys Mechanical
Lecture 4: STAR Module
- Multiphysics Data
- Data Requirements
- Tricks and Trades
- Fit Assessment
- Alignment
- Component RBMs
Lecture 5: Data Summary Group
- Surface Deformation Summary
- Volumetric Data Summary
Lecture 6: Analyses Group
- System Viewer
- Performance Analysis
- Deformation Plot
- Thermal Index Plot
Lecture 7: FEA Fitting Process and RBMs
- Temperatures
- Direct Index
- Stress
- Surface Deformation
- Stress Birefringence
Lecture 8: Automation using ZOS-API
- STAR User Extension
- STAR User Analysis