| Global optimization refers to the capability of ZEMAX to seek out not only an improved design but the best possible design available for a given set of goals and constraints. |
ZEMAX supports two global optimization algorithms. The first algorithm, called global search, is used to seek out new design forms and then optimize them in search of the ten best design forms available. The search runs until terminated by the user. |
The second algorithm is called hammer optimization and is used for exhaustively searching for a better variation of the current design form. Hammer optimization is used in the final stages of a design effort to verify that the best possible design has indeed been selected. |
Both algorithms use the same user defined or default merit function as the standard optimization feature, and can be run as background tasks for effortless optimization. |
ZEMAX supports up to 4 CPU’s per computer for automatic multiple threaded execution. Any analysis windows may be automatically updated to monitor the performance of the improved solutions as they are found. |
