Accelerating Optical Solutions for Near-Eye Display Systems

AR/VR optical systems have been in development for decades and still present new challenges to product design teams. Whether it is the quest for lighter weight, wider field of view, lower power consumption, or higher transmission with better resolution, there is a vast engineering trade space requiring exploration in the design of these types of systems.

With so many competing design demands, the importance of accurate simulation of performance cannot be overstated. The evolution of technology has magnified the need for better and more realistic modeling to predict design performance. In this presentation, Novak shows how engineers can accelerate the development of realistic models for simulation and prediction of real-world device behavior. Finally, he includes an example of using those tools to optimize product performance in an AR display device.

About the presenter
Matt Novak, Ph.D., is an experienced optical engineering leader with over 25 years of expertise in simulation, design, and metrology. He holds a doctorate in Optical Sciences and has led technical and product development efforts across a wide range of applications—from consumer electronics and space-based instruments to advanced optical metrology systems.

In 2004, Novak founded Technical Optics, LLC., and provided engineering services to customers like Texas Instruments and Johnson and Johnson. He has since held key roles in organizations including Synopsys, Amazon Lab126, and Bruker, and is a named contributor on multiple patents and publications. A Senior Member of both Optica and SPIE, Novak is passionate about advancing the field of optical engineering software to help teams solve real-world challenges through innovative design and modeling.