Software for Optical Design: Has It Changed the Role of the Lens Designer?

Peter P. Clark and Jane Bareau

Optical design software has become more powerful, easier to use, and less expensive than ever before. After describing the basic components of a traditional lens design program, the authors explore other tools that help to create better optical products.

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