Optimization in OSLO PRO and SIX

Optimization in OSLO PRO and SIX

To carry out the above design task using OSLO PRO or OSLO SIX, you would ordinarily proceed in a somewhat different manner, setting up a simple ray set, and using the predefined operands that are built into the program. The optimization capabilities in OSLO PRO and SIX are much more extensive than those in OSLO LT or Light, including more methods, compiled operands, and automatic operand generators.

Open the lasrdblt.len starting system (for ray optimization) used in the preceding example.
Click Optimize >> Field Point Set, and enter a single field point, as shown below. It is necessary to actually enter the number 0.0 in the first cell to define the point.

Click Optimize >> Ray Set, and enter the data for the two rays as shown here.

Click Optimize >> Operands, and enter the following operand definitions. These operands are defined internally, and are computed much faster than SCP operands, which go through the spreadsheet buffer (the results, however, are the same). In the operand definitions, the first number refers to the field point, and the second to the ray number.

After you have set up the system as described here, save it on disk, and then proceed to optimize it the same as before. Because the optimization is faster, you may wish to carry it farther towards a solution. For additional information on using optimization in OSLO PRO and SIX, please see the Program and Optics Reference Manuals.

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