An "Intelligent" Optical Design Program

I. O. Bohachevsky; V. K. Viswanathan; G. Woodfin

doi:10.1117/12.943173

14 June 1984 An "Intelligent" Optical Design Program

I. O. Bohachevsky, V. K. Viswanathan, G. Woodfin

Proceedings Volume 0485, Applications of Artificial Intelligence I; (1984) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943173
Event: 1984 Technical Symposium East, 1984, Arlington, United States

Abstract

Described is a general approach to the development of computer programs capable of designing image-forming optical systems without human intervention and of improving their performance with repeated attempts. The approach utilizes two ideas: 1) interpretation of technical design as a mapping in the configuration space of technical characteristics and 2) development of an "intelligent" routine that recognizes global optima. Examples of lens systems designed and used in the development of the general approach are presented, current status of the project is summarized, and plans for the future efforts are indicated.

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I. O. Bohachevsky, V. K. Viswanathan, and G. Woodfin "An "Intelligent" Optical Design Program", Proc. SPIE 0485, Applications of Artificial Intelligence I, (14 June 1984); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.943173

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