Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around seeking resources and tutorials for using Zemax to design simple optical systems. Participants share their experiences and challenges with the software, as well as alternative suggestions for learning.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Homework-related
Main Points Raised
- One participant requests recommendations for tutorials on using Zemax for optical system design, expressing frustration with existing resources.
- Another participant asks for clarification on whether the goal is to design a new optical system or analyze an existing one.
- The original poster confirms they aim to design an optical system from scratch and mentions having reviewed Zemax's tutorials.
- A different participant shares their own experience with the difficulty of system design using Zemax and suggests an alternative resource, mentioning a knowledgeable individual from the sci.optics community who could provide assistance.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the best resources for learning Zemax, and multiple perspectives on the challenges of using the software are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some limitations include the original poster's specific needs not being met by existing tutorials and the varying levels of difficulty experienced by different users.
Who May Find This Useful
Individuals interested in optical system design, particularly those using Zemax or seeking alternative learning resources in optics.