Some Very Useful Links
Professional Societies and Resources
SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
IEEE Society - Advancement of Technology
University of Rochester Institute of Optics Home Page
Welcome to the Institute of
Physics
Optics Vendors Resources
OZ Optics - Optical Fiber and Fiber Coupled Laser Solutions
Optimax Rapid Prototyping and Production
QED Optical Polishing and Metrology
E.R. Precision Optical Diamond Point Turning
Exotic Electro-Optics Infrared and Crystal Optics
Lasers
International Laser Display Association
(ILDA)
Laser Institute of America (ILA)
Spectra-Physics Lasers - at Newport corporation
Quantel Lasers - Big Sky Laser Technologies
Intense Lasers - Visible and High Power Laser Diodes
nLIGHT - High Power Semiconductor Lasers and Arrays
Optics Software
FRED Optical Engineering Software - Photon Engineering
As the side bar says, it's the best and it's what I chose to use.
SynOpSys - Optical Systems Design, Inc.
Another excellent program featuring command line inputs for seasoned designers and an Artificial Intelligence engine for interpreting user requests. Created and supported by Don Dilworth.
Code V is the big daddy of optical design. I have found no other software to be as comprehensive and it gives the best algorithms for tolerance generation and analysis. I use this on an as needed basis due to its very high cost for licensing. ORA also licenses LightTools for optical engineering tasks similar to FRED.
OSLO - Sinclair Optics (links to Lambda Research)
Klein's Design Program KDP-2 v5 - Engineering Calculations
KDP is powerful but requires a veteran designer to use and understand it. It uses syntax very similar to ACCOS V and features a macro programming language as well as a selection of Damping Term alternatives for unusual and difficult design problems.
ASAP - Breault Research Organization, Inc.
TracePro - Lambda Research Corporation
Business Consutling
Space Coast Business Network - Home Page
The TechExpo on World Wide Web
Federal Government Access
DoD SBIR & STTR Programs
Homepage
SBIR Interactive Topic Information System (SITIS)
Tax Forms and Publications - IRS
Connect to GPO Access Databases
Constitutions, Statutes, and Codes: Cornell Law Lib
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