Developing prototypes for a new illumination component is generally associated with high costs and can be quite time-consuming. In addition, it is not always possible to determine in advance how the illumination should actually behave later. Our physicists and engineers here at Volpi have therefore specialized in the software-aided simulation of innovative illumination systems. Using a special piece of software, the light beams of potential new system solutions can be simulated exactly in the virtual light lab. The simulations can be fully integrated for further planning in CAD systems. The computer-aided simulation of light rays provides reliable information about numerous performance criteria of lighting components. These include:
Light ray distribution in illumination and imaging systems
Uniformity of the light in displays and projectors
Scattered light, inclusive diffraction, reflections, streaks and ghost images
Transmission or loss of light rays
Absorption of light rays
Polarization effects
Examples from the virtual light lab:
Halogen Lamps
Simulation of a halogen lamp for an ophthalmological illumination system.
