LightTrans International GmbH

27/01/2026

🎉 We’re excited to share some fantastic news: VirtualLab Fusion has won the 2026 SPIE Prism Award in the XR Technology category!

The award recognizes our Lightguide Twin, an Optical Digital Twin that helps enable the next generation of AR, VR, MR, and Head-Up Display systems. By breaking down traditional simulation barriers, it brings optical behavior together in one smart, seamless solution.

Huge thanks to our amazing team and partners — and congratulations to everyone involved! We’re proud of what we’ve achieved and excited for what’s ahead. 🚀✨

https://www.lighttrans.com/applications/prism-2026-xr-tech-finalist.html



Credit: SPIE / Joey Cobbs,

06/08/2024

Master the future of optical design with our innovative, fast and precise solutions.

The exclusive Summer Course in Jena offers an unparalleled opportunity to explore the limitless possibilities of modern optical design. Make use of the revolutionary technology of Fusion, which combines the most effective elements of physical optics and ray tracing. Discover how straightforward it is to analyse and design complex optical systems, even faster than before.

Why should you choose this course?

Learn from the experts, which will provide exclusive insights into the fast-paced world of physical optics. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, this course will enable you to enhance your skills and gain insight into the latest features of the software that is the global leader in physical optics simulation.

The course will be held in the impressive SCALA Sky Conference Room, located in the JENTOWER, a prominent landmark in Jena.

The city is renowned for its longstanding legacy in optics and has been a hub for innovation for over a century.

Take the opportunity to recharge your batteries in this historic city and enjoy a first-class learning environment.

You can experience three intensive days full of knowledge, networking and inspiration.

All materials included!
Just bring your notebook and we'll take care of the rest.

In the OptoNet Summer Course, we will equip you with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to make the most of your work with VirtualLab Fusion

05/07/2024

𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗶𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗙𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰.𝟭!
We are excited to announce the Release of VirtualLab Fusion 2024.1!

This version offers numerous new features and improvements that make your optical design experience faster, easier, and more powerful.

𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗠𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆:
Please join us in welcoming our new Optimization Package, which is now part of our product family.

• It contains powerful local and global optimization algorithms to design a system according to your merit functions.

• The intuitive and user-friendly interface will guide you through the optimization process.

• Powerful post-processing tools will enable you to understand the development of merit function values during the optimization process.

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲:
Higher Speed:
• Distributed Computing
• Performance Optimization
• Enhanced Parallelization and Memory Management

Easier Use:
• Customization Options
• Undo Function
• Improved Calculator Handling
• Enhanced Data Import Capabilities
• Advanced Export Options

More Physics:
• New Simulation Models
• Volume Grating Medium
• New Detector Add-ons

Deeper Transparency:
• Redesigned Property Browser
• Enhanced Parameter Tables:

Better Control:
• New Parameter Type
• Advanced Random Distribution Options
• Extended Parameter Extraction

VirtualLab Fusion 2024.1 brings significant advancements in speed, usability, physical modeling, transparency, and control. Experience these improvements yourself and elevate your optical design projects to the next level. Visit our website to learn more and download the latest trial version.

https://www.lighttrans.com/products-services/virtuallab-fusion/release-20241.html

21/05/2024

22 May 2024
Get ready for an amazing talk tomorrow at the Optical Design Summit! Frank Wyrwoski will be sharing his insights on the fascinating evolution of flat lenses, from smooth surfaces to Fresnel, diffractive, and meta lenses. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

Registration is free: https://events.photonics.com/Event.aspx?EID=21&OC=OM

Photonics Media

17/05/2024

22 May - 𝗣𝗵𝗼𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗢𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰
We cordially invite you to an unmissable event with industry experts from LightTrans International GmbH, Synopsys, Lambda Labs Research Corporation, and many more.

Registration is free and gives you access to expert-led sessions that will help you understand the complexities of optical design.

😀 Register here for this online event:
https://events.photonics.com/Event.aspx?EID=21&OC=OM

Photonics Spectra summit focused on optical design highlighting applications, trends, and technological developments.

17/05/2024

12/02/2024

Over the next two months, we will focus on diffractive optical elements (DOEs), keeping our progress in mind. We will showcase how DOE modeling and design can be integrated with modern VirtualLab Fusion technology.

In the upcoming webinar, we will demonstrate the design and analysis of diffractive optical elements that act as a diffuser and a beam splitter, respectively. To achieve this, we will use the iterative Fourier transform algorithm (IFTA) optimization and then evaluate the performance of the resulting designs in a system, taking advantage of VirtualLab Fusion's interoperability of modeling techniques.

If you are new to VirtualLab Fusion or want to refresh your knowledge, we recommend joining our Getting Started Online Training. This course precedes our topic-specific Online Training on the Design & Analysis of Diffractive Beam Splitter & Light Diffuser. In this course, we cover the basic configuration and handling of our IFTA optimization and demonstrate its application in two real-life scenarios.

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22/12/2023

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿
Michelson was awarded the in Physics in 1907 for his work on the measurement of the speed of light.

Albert Abraham Michelson was born on December 19, 1852, in Strzelno, Poland. His parents were jewish merchants who emigrated to the United States in 1855, settling in California.

Michelson was a talented student and received his undergraduate education at the United States Naval Academy. After graduating in 1873, he served as an officer in the United States Navy for several years before resigning in 1881 to pursue a career in science.

He studied at the university of Berlin under Hermann von Helmholtz, where he earned his doctor title in physics. He then returned to the United States and took a position at Case School of Applied Science in Cleveland.

In 1887, Michelson collaborated with Edward Morley on an experiment to measure the speed of light using . The experiment produced results that were more accurate than any previous measurements and showed that the speed of light was constant, regardless of the motion of the observer. This ground-breaking discovery had profound implications for the field of physics and established Michelson as a leading figure in the field.

In addition to his work on the speed of light, Michelson made many other important contributions to physics. He developed the interferometer, a device that is still widely used for measuring very small distances and detecting changes in length, and used it to make many other precise measurements, including the first accurate measurement of the diameter of a star other than the sun.

Michelson also played a key role in the development of , the study of the interaction between light and matter. He developed methods for measuring the wavelength of light and used spectroscopy to study the properties of atoms and molecules.

Learn more about: Coherence Measurement Using Michelson Interferometer and Fourier Transform Spectroscopy - https://lnkd.in/excu2SY2

18/11/2023

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙘𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙤𝙧

A physicist by training, Ludwig Mach was the oldest son of Louise and Ernst Mach. In 1895, he received his doctorate from the of Prague after studying medicine from 1887 to 1892.

During his studies, he also took physics lessons with his father and later he started working with him. He was mainly interested in optical and instrumental problems. In 1889 the first joint publication was published.

In 1894, he invented and patented an aluminum alloy, containing between 2% and 30% magnesium, which he called , and which brought him high income for a time.

In early 1896 he began working for ZEISS Group at the Ernst Abbe Institute in .

Ludwig Mach independently constructed an interference refractor similar to the one developed by Ludwig Zehnder, capable of separating interfering rays to any desired distance. The further development of the Jamin interferometer, leads to the creation of the Mach-Zehnder interferometer, named after both scientists.

If you want to learn how to build up a Mach-Zehnder Interferometer in VirtualLab Fusion - click here: bit.ly/40lFyM9



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20/10/2023

What is Functional Nanophotonics?

Functional Nanophotonics manipulates light at the nanoscale for various innovative applications.

Why is it so captivating?

Invisibility cloaks: Yep, like something straight out of science fiction, Functional Nanophotonics has the potential to make objects invisible.

Superfast Computers: Imagine computers that process information al the speed of light. Functional Nanophotonics accelerates data processing and storage.

Revolutionary healthcare: From super-precise medical imaging to targeted drug delivery, this technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare and save lives.

Renewable energy: Harnessing nanophotonics for more efficient solar panels could help us tap into the limitless power of the sun.

Futuristic displays: Think about ultra-thin, flexible, and transparent displays that could redefine our experience with screens.

Let's Unlock the Magic Together!

Functional Nanophotonics is where innovation meets imagination. So, let's embark on this journey together, explore the wonders of manipulating light at the nanoscale, and stay updated on the latest breakthroughs in this captivating field. Mark your calendar for November 27-29 and seize the outstanding chance to participate in the international Functional Nanophotonics conference in the vibrant city of Barcelona: https://bit.ly/3POTJ9f

Share your thoughts: Have you ever wondered about the possibilities of Functional Nanophotonics? Feel free to drop your questions or share your thoughts in the comments below! Let's light up this discussion!

The 6th Nanophotonics and Micro/Nano Optics International Conference will be held in Barcelona on Nov 27-29, 2023. Submit your abstract online!