Open Optical Designer, free and open source lens design software

In plain words

Open Optical Designer is free, open-source software for designing optical lenses. It launched in February 2023 and serves engineers and scientists working on optical systems. The software enables users to model and optimize lens configurations, making it accessible to anyone who needs lens design tools without licensing costs or proprietary restrictions.

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