By Bruce Irving, Optical Solutions Group, Synopsys
Hi, kids! Learn some fun and interesting things about OPTICS here. Optics is the science of LIGHT, and one of the most important fields of PHYSICS.
Also, who are scientists and engineers? How do they see light? With their eyes? Yes, actually - but in other ways, too.
Click on the topics above to start learning!
Parents and Teachers: Please note also that we do not sell lenses or other optical "hardware" for experiments.
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Synopsys' Optical Solutions Group is one of the world's leading developers of optical design and analysis tools, with CODE V imaging design software, LightTools illumination design software, LucidShape products for automotive lighting design, and RSoft products for photonic device and optical communication system design. The group is also an independent supplier of optical systems design services, with more than 4,800 completed projects in imaging, illumination and optical systems engineering.
