What is Computational Optics?
Computational Optics refers to the design and mass production of micro lens arrays (MLAs) that manage light with extreme precision—on a micron scale. Using grayscale photolithography, BrightView creates engineered optical structures directly on thin film substrates, enabling complex light shaping, diffusion, beam control, and zonal performance in ways traditional optics cannot. Unlike conventional methods like diamond turning, which produce a single optical function per part, BrightView’s approach allows multiple optical functions on a single film, unlocking thinner, lighter, and more efficient solutions for automotive, display, sensing, and lighting applications.
Benefits of Computational Optics
- Enhanced Optical Performance: Precisely engineered microstructures allow us to shape and control light with exceptional accuracy, resulting in superior brightness, uniformity, and beam control.
- Greater Energy Efficiency: By optimizing light distribution and minimizing loss, computational optics reduces power consumption—an advantage for energy-conscious applications like EVs and displays.
- Miniaturization: Computational optics replaces bulky, traditional optics with thin, high-performance films—enabling sleek, space-saving designs across automotive and consumer products.
- Rapid Prototyping, Faster Development Cycles: Rapid modeling and prototyping through simulation and grayscale photolithography accelerates product development and customization.
BrightView's Expertise in Computational Optics
At BrightView, we harness the power of computational optics to develop high-performance, scalable optical solutions across industries. Our team of expert engineers uses advanced modeling tools and rapid prototyping to create and optimize optical films with micron-level precision.
- Computational Illumination Optics: BrightView's core technology allows for the customization of lens size, shape, and spacing to achieve tailored beam shaping, diffusion, glare control, and direction turning—all on a single film.
- Automotive lighting: Computational optics plays a crucial role in designing efficient and effective automotive lighting systems, including day time running lights, taillights, and interior lighting.
- Display technologies: Our Gain Enhancement Films (GEFs) and directional optics improve brightness, efficiency, and uniformity in edge-lit and mini-LED displays, including pillar-to-pillar HUDs and infotainment systems.
- AR/VR optics: Computational optics enables us to design compact, lightweight optical elements that meet the demanding field-of-view, resolution, and efficiency requirements of emerging AR/VR applications.
Your Partner in Computational Optics
With our deep expertise in computational optics, BrightView Technologies is your ideal partner for developing innovative and high-performance optical solutions. Contact us today to discuss your specific needs and explore how we can help you achieve your goals.