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Directed energy & optics: how Ansys helps

High-energy laser and electro-optical systems combine precision optics with brutal thermal loads. Optical and multiphysics simulation is how you hold beam quality while the hardware heats up.

Directed energy & optics simulation visualization

Illustrative simulation render. Actual studies are built to your geometry and requirements.

The Ansys tools that model it

Zemax OpticStudio — Designs and tolerances the optical train — imaging, beam expanders, and sensors.
Speos — Models illumination, stray light, and radiometric performance of electro-optical payloads.
HFSS — Handles the RF and antenna side of multi-function directed-energy and sensor apertures.

Zemax OpticStudio ↗Speos ↗HFSS ↗

Who funds it

Programs that fund this work

Typical funders: Air Force (DE) · DARPA · Space Force. Explore award sizes, deadlines, and direct links to every source in the Funding Finder.

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What we provide

Free to start

Free Ansys evaluation licenses for the tools above, free engineering support to apply them to your MVP, and a free check on your Ansys Startup Program eligibility. Software and engineering only, never application advice.

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Relevant Ansys product pages: Zemax OpticStudio on ansys.com ↗ Speos on ansys.com ↗ HFSS on ansys.com ↗