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Synopsys Optical Solutions is proud to announce the return of the Illumination Fundamentals, Theory, and Application series presented by Julius Muschaweck of JMO Illumination Optics.
Discounts may apply for multiply registrations. Learn more here.
"I highly recommend the illumination course taught by Julius Muschaweck. His deep knowledge of illumination and his expertise in implementing optical designs, combined with his passion to teach, make him a perfect instructor. He translates illumination concepts into conceivable real-life examples. During the virtual sessions, he did a great job keeping all course participants engaged by using technology that allowed him to switch smoothly between lecture notes, a virtual whiteboard, and illumination software. I’m glad I had the opportunity to take his course."
-Shohreh Shadalou, Ph.D. Candidate, Optical Science and Engineering, The University of North Carolina at Charlotte
“Julius Muschaweck’s course provides an excellent overview of illumination fundamentals and applications. Julius is an expert in illumination optics and is an excellent teacher. He did a fantastic job of breaking down and presenting complex concepts for students with a wide range of previous experience and educational backgrounds. In addition, Julius is extremely well versed in software and modeling of illumination systems. I learned a number of practical new tips and tools for using LightTools in the course.”
-Dr. Thomas Suleski, Professor of Physics and Optical Science, University of North Carolina at Charlotte
""I had the chance to attend the course "Modeling sources and Systems for Illumination" given by Julius Muschaweck and I really enjoyed it! My favorite part of the course was the one about ray files and the available set ups in LightTools to use them properly. Julius is really good at making all the students comfortable to ask their questions and to give very clear and complete answers. I would recommend this course to anyone curious and passionate with the field of illumination optic design."
-Gabrielle Grondin, Optical Designer, Lumenpulse
July 15, 17, 19, 2024
July 22, 24, 26, 2024
July 29, 31, August 2, 20248:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time Zone)
Cost: $1,500 (Minus any applicable discounts)
Synopsys Optical Solutions Group is proud to announce a new online course in illumination fundamentals. This class will be given live by Mr. Julius Muschaweck and is intended for those new to illumination science, or those who would like to extend and deepen their understanding of the theory that underpins illumination system design.
This nine-day online short course explains the deep, beautiful, and immensely useful theory of light for illumination. Practical exercises and examples are an integral part of the course. They show how the theory lets us see what can or cannot be done in illumination optics, and how the same theory guides us towards viable solutions. A basic working knowledge of optics is assumed.
The course consists of nine 3-hour sessions held M, W, F on three consecutive weeks. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. PDT each day, with breaks at appropriate times. The course uses Zoom Meetings web conferencing.
Attendees do not need LightTools/LucidShape software. While a pocket calculator suffices for the exercises, spreadsheet calculation software is useful.
A download link to course materials will be provided prior to the class. Please email lighttools_support@synopsys.com for help on setting up the computer before the first day of class or to verify that you can access Zoom Meetings.
Any engineer or optical designer who wants to reach a deeper understanding of what is limiting and guiding illumination optics. While only a basic working knowledge of optics and standard engineering mathematics is required, the course’s comprehensive, coherent viewpoint on light for illumination lets experienced optical engineers gain new insights, too.
The fee for this short course is $1,500 (Minus any applicable discounts). Payment by credit card or ACH bank transfer can be made to the course instructor at JMO, GmbH. A link to the payment site will be sent after completing your course registration.
Attendance is limited, though minimum enrollments must be met.
For all registration questions, please contact:
Synopsys OSG Training Registration
Phone: (626) 795-9101
E-mail: lighttools_support@synopsys.com
August 6-8, 2024
8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time Zone)
Cost: $500 (Minus any applicable discounts)
Synopsys Optical Solutions Group is proud to announce a new online course on design patterns modeling sources and optical systems for illumination optics. This class will be given live by Mr. Julius Muschaweck and is intended for those engineers and scientists who would like to extend and deepen their understanding of illumination optics.
This three-day online short course shows engineers in illumination optics how to get their ray-tracing models right. Participants should be familiar with the optics concepts covered in our course “Understanding Light for Illumination."
The course consists of three 3-hour sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. PDT each day, with breaks at appropriate times. The course uses Zoom Meetings web conferencing.
LightTools will be used, by the instructor, throughout the course for demonstration. However, the concepts we discuss are applicable to all Monte Carlo ray-tracing software packages. Attendees do not need to have LightTools/LucidShape software installed.
A download link to course materials will be provided prior to the class. Please email LightTools_support@synopsys.com for help on setting up the computer before the first day of class or to verify that you can access Zoom Meetings.
Any illumination engineer or optical designer who wants to be on safer ground when it comes to modeling light sources, especially LEDs, and to building optical system models which are sufficiently precise, but not overengineered. Participants should be familiar with the optics concepts covered in our course “Understanding Light for Illumination”.
The fee for this short course is $500 (Minus any applicable discounts). Payment by credit card or ACH bank transfer can be made to the course instructor at JMO, GmbH. A link to the payment site will be sent after completing your course registration.
Attendance is limited, though minimum enrollments must be met.
For all registration questions, please contact:
Synopsys OSG Training Registration
Phone: (626) 795-9101
E-mail: lighttools_support@synopsys.com
August 13-15, 2024
8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time Zone)
Cost: $500 (Minus any applicable discounts)
Synopsys Optical Solutions Group is proud to announce a new online course on design patterns for illumination optics. This class will be given live by Mr. Julius Muschaweck and is intended for those engineers and scientists who would like to extend and deepen their understanding of illumination optics.
This three-day online short course introduces “design patterns” in illumination optics: building blocks as reusable solution approaches to recurring problems. TIR lenses, faceted mirrors, micro lens arrays, mixing rods, CPCs, and Köhler illumination are explained by what they do to the light, and how to combine them. Participants should be familiar with the optics concepts covered in our course “Understanding Light for Illumination,” particularly phase space and étendue.
The course consists of three 3-hour sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. PDT each day, with breaks at appropriate times. The course uses Zoom Meetings web conferencing.
LightTools will be used, by the instructor, throughout the course for demonstration. However, the concepts we discuss are applicable to all Monte Carlo ray-tracing software packages. Attendees do not need to have LightTools/LucidShape software installed.
A download link to course materials will be provided prior to the class. Please email LightTools_support@synopsys.com for help on setting up the computer before the first day of class or to verify that you can access Zoom Meetings.
Any illumination engineer or optical designer who wants to gain a deeper understanding of how the common design elements (lenses, mixing rods, micro lens arrays, CPCs,…) actually work for illumination, how and why to choose one over another, and how to combine them. Participants should be familiar with the optics concepts covered in our course “Understanding Light for Illumination”
The fee for this short course is $500 (Minus any applicable discounts). Payment by credit card or ACH bank transfer can be made to the course instructor at JMO, GmbH. A link to the payment site will be sent after completing your course registration.
Attendance is limited, though minimum enrollments must be met.
For all registration questions, please contact:
Synopsys OSG Training Registration
Phone: (626) 795-9101
E-mail: lighttools_support@synopsys.com
August 27-29, 2024
8:00 to 11:00 a.m. (Pacific Daylight Time Zone)
Cost: $500 (Minus any applicable discounts)
This course is full. Registration is closed!
Synopsys Optical Solutions Group is proud to announce a new online course in colorimetry for illumination optics. This class will be given live by Mr. Julius Muschaweck and is intended for those engineers and scientists at all levels who would like to extend and deepen their understanding of color theory and application as it pertains to illumination system design.
This three-day online short course covers what engineers in illumination optics need to know about to quantify color, with special emphasis on LEDs. A basic working knowledge of optics is assumed.
The course consists of three 3-hour sessions held Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 11:00 a.m. PDT each day, with breaks at appropriate times. The course uses Zoom Meetings web conferencing.
Attendees do not need LightTools/LucidShape software. JMO’s open source Matlab® spectrum library is used for examples, but Matlab® is not needed for the course.
A download link to course materials will be provided prior to the class. Please email LightTools_support@synopsys.com for help on setting up the computer before the first day of class or to verify that you can access Zoom Meetings.
Any engineer or optical designer who needs to understand colorimetry and color mixing, especially with LEDs.
The fee for this short course is $500 (Minus any applicable discounts). Payment by credit card or ACH bank transfer can be made to the course instructor at JMO, GmbH. A link to the payment site will be sent after completing your course registration.
Attendance is limited, though minimum enrollments must be met.
For all registration questions, please contact:
Synopsys OSG Training Registration
Phone: (626) 795-9101
E-mail: lighttools_support@synopsys.com
Julius Muschaweck has over twenty years of experience in optical design for illumination. After a stay as Visiting Scholar at the University of Chicago with Prof. Roland Winston (well known as the originator of Nonimaging Optics), he co-founded and ran OEC, an optical R&D service which pioneered freeform optics. Later, at OSRAM, he became Senior Principal Key Expert (the highest rank in the OSRAM/Siemens expert career) and coordinated the over 100 optical designers within OSRAM world-wide, nearly all of whom attended his courses on illumination optics. He then joined ARRI, the leading movie camera and lamp head maker, as Principal Optical Scientist. Julius Muschaweck now works as an independent consultant, providing illumination optics solutions to industry clients, teaching courses on illumination optics, and writing about the subject. He is the author of over 25 scientific papers and the inventor of over 50 patent applications. With his friend and colleague Henning Rehn, he authored the recent SPIE tutorial book on “Designing Illumination Optics”.For more information on Julius check out his website: https://www.jmoptics.de/.
Note: Discounts may be combined.