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Light Tec Training SeriesCODE V, LightTools, and RSoft TrainingAmsterdam, Pays-Bas | 3-7 June 2013Register today for the upcoming CODE V, LightTools, and RSoft training in Amsterdam, Pays-Bas. To register, or formore information, contact us about these events.CODE V for Image Forming Systems – 3-7 JuneCODE V is a comprehensive program for optical design, analysis, and fabrication support.It is used by engineers around the world to design a wide range of optical systems for avariety of products, including photographic equipment, video cameras, medical instruments,aerospace systems, and much more. CODE V's advanced features are combined withoutstanding flexibility, ease of use, and technical support to help make you moreproductive.€2000LightTools Training – 3-7 JuneLightTools is a unique optical engineering and design software product that features virtualprototyping, simulation, optimization, and photorealistic renderings of precision illuminationapplications. The software has adapted solid modelling technology to accommodate theinherent accuracy required to simulate ray paths of light as they traverse through and withinoptical elements and mechanical structures. The software is straightforward to use,accurate, has the most advanced capabilities commercially available, and supports thetasks of design and engineering iterations in addition to analysis.€2000RSoft Training – 3-5 JuneRSoft Design Group is now part of Synopsys. RSoft products provide a full spectrum ofdesign, optimization and simulation tools for passive and active photonics devices, as wellas for the design, simulation, and planning of optical communications. New ComponentDesign Suite and Optical Communication Design Suite releases are now available.€1200Contact UsLight TecEspace Alexandra Tel: +33 494 12 18 48 Email: sales@lighttec.fr359 rue St Joseph Fax: +33 494 12 18 49 Web: http://www.lighttec.fr83400 Hyères, France

Introduction to Illumination Design Using LightToolsCOURSE OVERVIEWThis 4-day short course is a practical introduction to LightTools for engineersand scientists who wish to model and analyze the interaction of light with optomechanicalsystems. It assumes some familiarity with optical concepts andterminology. The course will be taught using LightTools 8.0. The course isbased on interactive examples of various illumination systems rather thanlectures. This hands-on approach maximizes time spent using LightTools whileincorporating key illumination concepts in their practical context. Workshopproblems provide opportunity for additional practice. The course will includehow to:Create an opto-mechanical system model within LightTools, withnative geometry or imported from a CAD programUse Surface Properties to define the interaction of light with specular, scattering, or absorbing surfacesUse Boolean operations to construct complex structuresSet up an illumination system, including multiple sources and multiple receiversUnderstand, interpret, and manipulate the intensity and illuminance analysesCreate photorealistic renderings of models to visualize the system performanceImprove system performance by using LightTools optimization with its various merit functionsAdvanced Topics in LightTools: COM Macro ProgrammingCOURSE OVERVIEWThis one-day course provides a practical overview of LightTools COM Macro Programming. The course includeslectures, demonstrations, and hands-on computer workshop sessions. Familiarity with LightTools basic features isassumed.The COM Macro Programming capability allows users to automate tasks within LightTools. The course will use ExcelVisual Basic for Applications (VBA) to control LightTools. Basic programming experience is helpful, althoughproficiency in VBA is not necessary.Topics covered in the course will include:COM Macro Programming Accessing LightTools via Excel’s VBA COM interface LightTools JumpStart Macro Library Direct database access

CODE V for Image-Forming SystemsGOALS FOR THIS COURSEThis course for current CODE V users will give you a more detailed understanding of the usage and operation of theprogram's more familiar features, and exposure to some of more specialized features as well. You will learn how toaddress your design and analysis tasks more effectively and discover new applications for CODE V in your work.FORMAT FOR THE COURSESeminar attendees will be CODE V users with varying interests and experience levels. Thus, a flexible, informal, andwide-ranging format will be used, which will include presentations on the selected topics, computer demonstrations,hands-on exercises, and informal discussions.COURSE OUTLINETopics will be selected from among the following list, with the intent being to tailor the course content to the needs ofthe attendees. Please let us know, preferably in advance, if you have a particularly strong interest in any of the listedtopics.Background for running CODE VPerformance evaluationOptimization of lens performanceReflective optical systemsNon-spherical surfacesAfocal systemsZoom and multi-configuration systemsTolerancing an optical systemDiffraction analysis (including Image Simulation)Environmental analysis of optical systemsDiffractive and binary opticsInterferograms and the Alignment optionNon-sequential surfacesMacro-PLUS programmingBeam Propagation

RSoft System ToolsGOALS FOR THIS COURSEThis training program begins with the basics of the RSoft System Tools andgradually moves to intermediate and advanced topics. Here’s a summary oftopics that will be covered:Introduction to the GUI: Creating and editing new project files,overview of functions and settings, customization optionsIntroduction to Simulation EnginesSetting up global simulation parameters and consequence onsimulation bandwidth, number of transmitted bits, simulationaccuracy and speed.Designing a Transmitter: Identifying basic blocks and understandingthe role of parameters on transmitter performanceCreating compound componentsSetting up a transmission link:o Operation of a single-mode fiber (also multimode fiber on the 3rd day of training), fiber impairmentsincluding dispersion, polarization mode dispersion, nonlinear effects (SPM, XPM, FWM), stimulatedBrillouin scattering (SBS), etc.o Overview of optical amplifierso Dispersion compensation Techniques in optical domain.Designing a receiver: PIN and APD, Trans-impedance amplifier, filter, etc.Performance estimation: Q, BER, Monte Carlo, Inter-symbol interference (ISI), optical/electrical noisedominant system, Karhunen-Loeve estimation, error counting.Analysis, visualization and data post-processing options Including discussions and examples on single-channel and WDM legacy IM/DD (intensity modulation/directdetection) and coherent communications, 40GB, 100GB and beyond, free space optics, etcTRAINING METHODOLOGYThe first two days cover OptSim and the last day covers ModeSYS. The training is combination of presentationslides, discussions and hands-on modeling experience with the actual products. The applications discussed vary incomplexities and encompass a number of areas within optical communication.

Light Tec Training SeriesWHO SHOULD ATTEND?Current users of CODE V, LightTools, and RSoft products are invited to attend these training sessions. While thereare no specific prerequisites, some familiarity with optical or illumination design concepts and with the software ishelpful, particularly for the advanced sections.Training sessions are subject to space limitations and topics are subject to change without prior notification.IMPORTANT: Attendees are responsible for their own arrangements for accommodation. Tuition includes all teaching materials. Tuition must be paid in full prior to attendance. Minimum enrollments apply.Contact UsLight TecEspace Alexandra Tel: +33 494 12 18 48 Email: sales@lighttec.fr359 rue St Joseph Fax: +33 494 12 18 49 Web: http://www.lighttec.fr83400 Hyères, France