> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.kostacloud.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud.md).

# KostaCLOUD

- [3D Geometric Elements](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements.md): Definition of Geometries in KostaCLOUD Software Suite
- [Lens](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/lens.md): Lens Optical Design Type
- [Aperture](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/aperture.md): Aperture Optical Design Type
- [CAD](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/cad.md)
- [Reference Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/reference-surface.md)
- [Paraxial Element](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/paraxial-element.md)
- [Atmospheric Element](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/atmospheric-element.md)
- [Freeform/Prism](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/freeform-prism.md): Freeform/Prism Optical Design Type
- [Light Pipe/Fiber](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/3d-geometric-elements/light-pipe-fiber.md): Light Pipe/Fiber Optical Design Type
- [Geometric Surface Types](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types.md): Surface Types in KostaCLOUD
- [Flat Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/flat-surface.md): Flat Surface Information
- [Conic Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/conic-surface.md): Conic Surface Information
- [Radial Asphere Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/radial-asphere-surface.md): Radial Asphere Surface Information
- [Multi-Sag Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/multi-sag-surface.md)
- [Array Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/array-surface.md)
- [Radial Zonal Multi-Sag Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/radial-zonal-multi-sag-surface.md)
- [Toroidal Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/toroidal-surface.md)
- [Zernike Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/zernike-surface.md): Zernike Surface Information
- [Superconic Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/superconic-surface.md)
- [Biconic Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/biconic-surface.md)
- [Elliptical Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/elliptical-surface.md): Elliptical Surface Information
- [Forbes Q Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/forbes-q-surface.md)
- [Chebyshev Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/chebyshev-surface.md)
- [Polynomial Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/polynomial-surface.md)
- [Fourier Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/fourier-surface.md)
- [Seidel Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/seidel-surface.md)
- [Radial NURBS Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/radial-nurbs-surface.md)
- [Annular Cosine Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/annular-cosine-surface.md)
- [Binary Zone Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/binary-zone-surface.md)
- [Conjugate Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/conjugate-surface.md)
- [Radial Cubic Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/radial-cubic-surface.md)
- [Math Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/math-surface.md)
- [Data Surface](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/geometric-surface-types/data-surface.md)
- [Parameter (Optimization)](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/parameter-optimization.md): Parameter Mode
- [Detection](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/detection.md): Detection Mode
- [Simulation](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/simulation.md): Simulation Mode
- [Analysis](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/analysis.md): Analysis Mode
- [Advanced Optics (Ray Trace)](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace.md): Information about Imaging Design Philosophy in KostaCLOUD
- [Non-Sequential Tolerancing](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/non-sequential-tolerancing.md): Information on Tolerancing
- [Muller Calculus & Transfer Matrix Method (TMM)](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/muller-calculus-and-transfer-matrix-method-tmm.md): Polarization effects in KostaCLOUD via Muller Calculus & Transfer Matrix Method (TMM)
- [Gradient Index Optics (GRIN)](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/gradient-index-optics-grin.md): Gradient Index Optics Setup and Theory in KostaCLOUD
- [Wave Tracing](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/wave-tracing.md): Beam Propagation Method in KostaCLOUD
- [Surface Scattering](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/surface-scattering.md): Surface Scattering in KostaCLOUD
- [Volumetric Scattering](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/volumetric-scattering.md): Volumetric Scattering methods in KostaCLOUD
- [Gratings, Kinoforms, and Phase Masks](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/gratings-kinoforms-and-phase-masks.md): Information on Gratings in KostaCLOUD
- [Birefringence](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/birefringence.md): Crystal symmetries and Birefringence
- [Stray Light Analysis](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/advanced-optics-ray-trace/stray-light-analysis.md): Stray Light Analysis in KostaCLOUD
- [Optical Design](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/optical-design.md): Overview of Optical Design module.
- [Optical Design Modes](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/optical-design/optical-design-modes.md): List of Optical Design Modes
- [Illumination](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/optical-design/optical-design-modes/illumination.md): Illumination Mode in KostaCLOUD
- [Cavity](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/optical-design/optical-design-modes/cavity.md): Cavity Design Mode in KostaCLOUD
- [Imaging Plotting Commands](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/imaging-plotting-commands.md): This is a quick reference for the different supported commands for the various calculated quantities for Imaging Sources.
- [Material Library](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/material-library.md): Information on KostaCLOUD Material Library
- [Optical Materials](https://docs.kostacloud.com/kostacloud/material-library/optical-materials.md): About KostaCLOUD Optical Materials.


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