Simulates Fraunhofer and Fresnel diffraction for optical system modeling and PSF generation. Utilizes Python's scientific stack to model complex apertures and phase aberrations in telescopes.
Tech Stack
Jupyter NotebookPhysics & Astronomy
Why poppy?
• High-fidelity PSF simulation
• GPU acceleration support
• Flexible aperture definitions
Limitations
• Lacks GUI for design
• Limited ray-tracing features
• Manual coordinate system management
2/5/2026
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BSD-3-Clause
License
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