Hyperion: A 3D Visualization Platform for Optical Design of Folded Systems

Authors

Daniel K. Nikolov, University of Rochester
Sifan Ye, University of Rochester
Sydney Dlhopolsky, University of Rochester
Zhen Bai, University of Rochester
Yuhao Zhu, University of Rochester
Jannick P. Rolland, University of Rochester

Document Type

Demos

Abstract

Hyperion is a 3D visualization platform for optical design. It provides a fully immersive, intuitive, and interactive 3D user experience by leveraging existing AR/VR technologies. It enables the visualization of models of folded freeform optical systems in a dynamic 3D environment. The frontend user experience is supported by the computational ray-tracing engine of Eikonal+, an optical design research software currently being developed. We have built a cross-platform light-weight version of Eikonal+ that can communicate with any user interface or other scientific software. We have also demonstrated a prototype of the Hyperion 3D user experience using a Hololens AR display.Keywords — Unreal Engine, panoramic video, games, Cinematography, Lighting, Composition, VR.

Recommended Citation

K. Nikolov, Daniel; Ye, Sifan; Dlhopolsky, Sydney; Bai, Zhen; Zhu, Yuhao; and P. Rolland, Jannick (2020) "Hyperion: A 3D Visualization Platform for Optical Design of Folded Systems," Frameless: Vol. 2: Iss. 1, Article 21.
Available at: https://repository.rit.edu/frameless/vol2/iss1/21