OptiBelPro
Optimization of Illumination Systems
The optimization module OptiBelPro for the well-known raytracing tool TracePro offers a desired feature to designers of illumination systems:
Non-linear optimization.
This module allows users to optimize on the intensity and/or uniformity parameters of illumination systems.
Its macro language approach gives the user the flexibility to modify the analysis functions according to any user's requirements. Therefore the optimization of complex illumination systems to any unique requirements becomes possible.
Fast evaluation...
of the best model approach. The server reads the model parameters and merit function value provided by TracePro and calculates the candidates for the best performing model. Calculation is fast compared to raytrace process, so be aware of this when defining suitable raytrace conditions in TracePro.
Variable number of parameters...
to be optimized can be specified. There is no need to declare the number of parameters actually used, because this is examined by the program itself in order to leave the control macros as simple as possible.
Resume-functionality...
provides a way to resume a calculation which has stopped due to any reason. The intermediate results will be replayed and calculation continues from point where the interruption took place.
Autosave functionality...
saves different files associated with an improved performance of the model during optimization: the updated model file, the parameters describing the model, and the irradiance maps created at the detector surface are saved automatically, when a model shows improved performance.
Intensity or uniformity targeted optimization...
the user can choose either or both parameters to be used as a merit function value for the optimization. The concept of using a macro language also allows the user define merit functions as required. For example, a merit function describing a special distribution of irradiance can be created.
Multiple target definition...
the user can define as many target surfaces, as he likes. Defining merit function weights or target values for those surfaces provides a flexible way to shape custom intensity distributions beyond the normal intensity/uniformity-optimization approach.
NEW: Multiple configuration...
Applying multiple definitions is easy now. You can, e.g., define Zoom lens positions with one intensity optimized spot irradiance and one uniformity weighted optimization for wide angle irradiance, or more ...
Non-linear optimization.
This module allows users to optimize on the intensity and/or uniformity parameters of illumination systems.
Its macro language approach gives the user the flexibility to modify the analysis functions according to any user's requirements. Therefore the optimization of complex illumination systems to any unique requirements becomes possible.
Fast evaluation...
of the best model approach. The server reads the model parameters and merit function value provided by TracePro and calculates the candidates for the best performing model. Calculation is fast compared to raytrace process, so be aware of this when defining suitable raytrace conditions in TracePro.
Variable number of parameters...
to be optimized can be specified. There is no need to declare the number of parameters actually used, because this is examined by the program itself in order to leave the control macros as simple as possible.
Resume-functionality...
provides a way to resume a calculation which has stopped due to any reason. The intermediate results will be replayed and calculation continues from point where the interruption took place.
Autosave functionality...
saves different files associated with an improved performance of the model during optimization: the updated model file, the parameters describing the model, and the irradiance maps created at the detector surface are saved automatically, when a model shows improved performance.
Intensity or uniformity targeted optimization...
the user can choose either or both parameters to be used as a merit function value for the optimization. The concept of using a macro language also allows the user define merit functions as required. For example, a merit function describing a special distribution of irradiance can be created.
Multiple target definition...
the user can define as many target surfaces, as he likes. Defining merit function weights or target values for those surfaces provides a flexible way to shape custom intensity distributions beyond the normal intensity/uniformity-optimization approach.
NEW: Multiple configuration...
Applying multiple definitions is easy now. You can, e.g., define Zoom lens positions with one intensity optimized spot irradiance and one uniformity weighted optimization for wide angle irradiance, or more ...
Flexibility...
to do more than is stated here. As merit function evaluation is done inside the macros, the user can easily extend the evaluation process. In cases where the evaluation is based on intensity and/or uniformity maximization, it is possible to define the difference between actual and desired distribution of irradiation, for example, by using a table input.
to do more than is stated here. As merit function evaluation is done inside the macros, the user can easily extend the evaluation process. In cases where the evaluation is based on intensity and/or uniformity maximization, it is possible to define the difference between actual and desired distribution of irradiation, for example, by using a table input.
Download OptiBelPro related information:
Information sheet Optimization Modul (626kB)
Article Simulation and Optimization of optical systems 2008 (2771kB)
Article Optimization of Illumination Systems using TracePro 2006 (4855kB)
TracePro Optimization presentation on Optatec 2006 (2460kB)
OptiBelPro NEWS 10/2008
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Information sheet Optimization Modul (626kB) Article Simulation and Optimization of optical systems 2008 (2771kB) Article Optimization of Illumination Systems using TracePro 2006 (4855kB) TracePro Optimization presentation on Optatec 2006 (2460kB) OptiBelPro NEWS 10/2008
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