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FRED Introductory Tutorial

This FRED Introductory Tutorial training class is a 3 day (with optional 4th day) tutorial intended to provide new users with a comprehensive understanding of how to use FRED to create a variety of optical models and perform calculations. Note this course is offered both In-Person and Online.

Course Overview

  • For new or infrequent FRED users

  • Assumes no prior knowledge of using FRED

  • Learn how to use FRED for a variety of applications

  • Become a competent user quickly

  • Optional 4th day for Scripting

  • FRED license will be provided for the class duration

  • Attendees receive a printed copy of the lecture notes

  • Certificate is provided upon course completion

Course Outline

  • Introduction to FRED and its Graphical User Interface

  • Maksutov Telescope- Get comfortable with the interface and perform basic ray tracing and imaging analysis

  • DLP Integrator – Further practice with the interface, learn about setting source spectra and non-imaging analyses using both analysis surfaces and detector entities

  • Charts Discussion – Learn about customizing the look and feel of analysis plots

  • Interferometer – Get exposed to coherent field propagation by modeling an interferometer, including learning about using sub-assemblies and defining coatings

  • LED and Hybrid TIR Lens – Build geometry using curves and construct an LED model from rayfile data or datasheets

  • Ray Trace Properties Discussion – Learn about the important role of Raytrace Properties in your models

  • Apertures and Trimming – Understand how surface and curve trimming operations can be used to create custom objects by building an imaging prism

  • Materials Discussion – Learn how FRED keeps track of materials assignments during raytracing

  • Coherence Discussion – Get insight into the algorithm that FRED uses when propagating coherent fields

  • Laser Diode Collimator – Use coherent field propagation, polarization, and birefringence to construct a beam combining system with a lens imported from a lens design file

  • Raypath Discussion – What exactly is a “raypath”?

  • Triplet – Perform a ghost stray light analysis on an imported lens system and practice using the raytrace path analysis tools

  • Barcode Scanner – Introduction to CAD import, and scattering though construction of a barcode scanning system

  • Scatter and Stray Light – Learn about BSDF representations and scatter modeling by building a refractive telescope model

In-Person and Online Learning Options

Our in-person classes benefit from being held in a small group setting which allows interaction and real-time support between students and instructor. We recommend in-person attendance where possible for this reason, as we feel students gain a lot more from live interactive classes!

However, for those who can’t travel to us Photon Engineering is now offering an online, on-demand version of our FRED introductory tutorial class! This tutorial is a self-paced and on-demand class that will provide students with a deep understanding of FRED optical engineering software in a convenient and effective way. This online tutorial is built around a hands-on learning experience and students will be provided with nearly 20 hours of pre-recorded lectures and demonstrations to enhance their learning experience.

IN-PERSON TUTORIAL

• $2,350 per student registration for the 3-day session

• Printed lecture notes provided

• Expert trainers on hand to answer your questions live

• Course runs from 9am to 5pm with a break for lunch

Note: Transportation, hotel accommodations and meal expenses are not included in the registration fee

ONLINE TUTORIAL

• $2,350 per student registration (non-refundable)

• 30-day access to video content hosted on the Teachable Platform. Learn at your own pace from your home or office

• Downloadable PDF lecture notes and example files

• Access to FRED technical support

Registration

Interested in learning about the fundamentals of FRED? Please take the following steps in order to complete your registration.

Download the In-Person Tutorial Registration Form
Download the Online Tutorial Registration Form

Please send completed forms to fredsales@photonengr.com and submit credit card payment information to our sales team over the phone at 1-520-733-9557

Access to a FRED license is necessary for this course. If the attendee does not have a FRED license, one will be arranged for them when they complete the course registration.

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