lighttools is a revolutionary illumination design program based on
interactive 3d solid modeling. it combines full optical accuracy with
powerful optical and illumination analysis features and an
easy-to-learn fully interactive graphical interface similar to modern
mechanical cad packages. it allows users to model light sources and
mechanical parts as well as optical components for many applications
and to account for all light paths (including splitters, scattering,
and multi-order diffraction) in a physically realistic manner. the
core module supplies a full range of optical modeling options and ray
tracing capabilities. the illumination module provides monte carlo
simulation of illumination systems with user-defined sources and
receivers and many analysis options. the data exchange modules
support import/export of industry-standard cad formats (step, sat, or
iges). although it is most often used in illumination applications,
lighttools is flexible enough to solve many other types of problems,
from packaging studies to stray light analysis. our product
description describes key features and benefits, while the technical
description supplies all the details.