In physical optics, Fourier transforms are one of the most basic tools required for propagating light through complex optical systems. These operations allow us to switch between the different domains available for the representation of light fields (like the space and frequency domain) and facilitate the efficient application of specific solvers for various kinds of optical components. Most of these solvers usually work in a specific domain, which means that a constant back-and-forth between domains is essential for an accurate and fast simulation.
In order to provide the optical engineer with a comprehensive overview of the different stages of the field as it propagates through the system, VirtualLab Fusion is equipped with a powerful tool, the System Modeling Analyzer. In this document, the usage of this tool is presented.
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