MATLAB Optical Design Program

The MATLAB Optical Design Program is a sophisticated computational tool for designing and developing advanced optical systems. Leveraging MATLAB's robust mathematical algorithms and matrix manipulation capabilities, this program enables engineers to model complex optical configurations including multi-element lenses, curved mirrors, and prism assemblies through script-based implementations. The software incorporates ray-tracing algorithms that calculate light propagation paths using Snell's Law implementations and matrix transformation methods. Users can perform optical system optimization through built-in functions like fmincon for constrained optimization or genetic algorithms for multi-parameter tuning, ensuring designs meet specific performance criteria. The program provides comprehensive analysis tools featuring Fourier optics computations, modulation transfer function (MTF) analysis, and wavefront error calculations using Zernike polynomial expansions. With capabilities for automated parameter sweeps and tolerance analysis through Monte Carlo simulations, this integrated environment supports complete optical system development from initial design to performance validation, making it an essential toolkit for optical engineers and researchers working on imaging systems, illumination designs, and photonic devices.