Illumination Engineering

Overview

• This DVD provides an introduction to the field of illumination system optimization and tolerancing. Topics covered include illumination system optimization limitations, optimization algorithms, examples of optimization, illumination system tolerancing, lit-appearance modeling, introduction to NURBS, automotive optics, and introduction to manufacturing.

Intended Audience

• Engineering, scientists, and managers can use a DVD or all DVDs as an introduction to the field of illumination engineering. Practicing illumination engineers can use it as reference or a source for new material in the field of illumination.

Course Outline

Basics of illumination system optimization

• Optimization in software codes

• Optimization demands and issues

Basics of illumination system tolerancing

• Parameter sensitivity

• Monte Carlo analysis

Advanced illumination system optimization

• Geometry concerns

• Simplex method of optimization

Advanced illumination system tolerancing

• Manufacturing process errors for injection molding

• Rebuilding of optical surfaces

• Witness sample rebuilding of optical surfaces

• BSDF scatter model method

Lit appearance modeling

• Unlit appearance

• Biophysics of lit appearance

• Lit appearance methods

• Spot method

• Pupil sampling

Advanced topics

• NURBS

• Advanced lightpipes

• Automotive illumination systems

• Manufacturing

This DVD will enable participants to:

• Understand the status of illumination system optimization and tolerancing in commercial software

• Conduct illumination system optimization and tolerancing

• Conduct lit appearance modeling

• Appreciate advanced topics such as NURBS, automotive lighting, and manufacturing

Note that while each DVD can be used separately, they each call upon a limited amount of material that is investigated in more detail on another DVDs. The outlines, expected outcomes, and intended audience for each DVD is provided on the following pages.

Contact:

Ms. Cindy Robertson

520-626-4719

cindyr@optics.arizona.edu

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