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To assess & illustrate the key paraxial or Gaussian beam parameters for an imaging system
[paraxial mode] Select key conjugate, field & aperture parameters from comprehensive lists
[Gaussian mode] Select key conjugate & beam parameters from comprehensive lists
See list of resultant values defining the system
See graphical display of paraxial or Gaussian beam layout
Slider based variation of chosen parameters with real time graph/table update
Simple to use
Suitable for students, teachers, sales engineers and optical designers
Useful for learning and teaching fundamentals of optical design and laser beam propagation
Helps to show consequences of customer requirements (including incompatibilities!)
Customise symbols to suit your preferences
German or English versions available
[paraxial mode] Toggle between lens & mirror mode
Depth of focus/field calculations
[paraxial mode] Interactive aperture-field plot
Expanded version shows typical lens systems for different regions
[Gaussian mode] Beam propagation factor M²
[Gaussian mode] Rectangular beam option