International Optical Design Conference
Next IODC Meeting: 2027 – TBD Stay Tuned
IODC 2021 will take place but in an all-online form. Many of us are disappointed by that, and we will miss the personal interactions that have been a key part of every IODC. We had hoped to meet in person, but many attendees will still be unable to travel, and the venue was converted to Read More …
Deadline extended to May 1st The Curse of Prince Lambert By Sir William Castley, Sir Julius Music des Week, Sir Henning the Wren, and Sir John of Kosh The Illumination Guild Abstract Prince Lambert was a good ruler, though being tired and old, he was cursed by the evil sorcerer Étendue. All that is left Read More …
The Curse of Prince Lambert Frequently Asked Questions and Problem Clarifications Q. What should I do if my software does not support tm25? A. Please contact your vendor and ask them to contact the illumination guild (illuminationguild@iodc.org). The guild will work with the vendor to provide a file that you can use. Q. Why do Read More …
The Down Under Lens Background All lens designers “up here” (north of the equator) know that light travels from left to right. However, what is not well known is that “down under” (south of the equator), light travels from right to left. This causes problems if a design prescription done “up here” is sent “down Read More …
The Down Under Lens Frequently Asked (and Unasked) Questions Q. Does light really go from right to left south of the equator? A. No, but the concept makes for an interesting Lens Design Problem. Q. Do lens designers south of the equator really use a coordinate system going from right to left? A. No, but Read More …