Optical diagrams, what program?

dmriser

First, I hope this is posted in the correct section, and i'm sorry if it isn't.

I am looking to create diagrams of optical setups for a technical paper. My mentor recommended using Microsoft PowerPoint, but my diagrams don't compare to those in published papers. Is there a better program, or a 'standard' for authoring these diagrams?

Thanks,
David

Simon Bridge

You'd want to make the actual diagrams using a drawing tool set up for the purpose - there are a range: like dia. I don't know that dia has a ray optics plugin - I've always used a generic drawing program as for vector graphics or just the Gimp.

Dr Transport

normally, the program you are using for the optical design has an option to do a 2-d layout for presentations/publications....

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dmriser	Optical diagrams, what program? Tweet First, I hope this is posted in the correct section, and i'm sorry if it isn't. I am looking to create diagrams of optical setups for a technical paper. My mentor recommended using Microsoft PowerPoint, but my diagrams don't compare to those in published papers. Is there a better program, or a 'standard' for authoring these diagrams? Thanks, David

Simon Bridge Recognitions: Homework Help	You'd want to make the actual diagrams using a drawing tool set up for the purpose - there are a range: like dia. I don't know that dia has a ray optics plugin - I've always used a generic drawing program as for vector graphics or just the Gimp.

Dr Transport Recognitions: Gold Member Science Advisor	normally, the program you are using for the optical design has an option to do a 2-d layout for presentations/publications....