Darwinian evolution of homogeneous multilayer systems: a new method for optical coatings design

S. Martin; A. Brunet-Bruneau; Josette Rivory; M. Schoenauer

doi:10.1117/12.192098

4 November 1994 Darwinian evolution of homogeneous multilayer systems: a new method for optical coatings design

S. Martin, A. Brunet-Bruneau, Josette Rivory, M. Schoenauer

Proceedings Volume 2253, Optical Interference Coatings; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.192098
Event: 1994 International Symposium on Optical Interference Coatings, 1994, Grenoble, France

Abstract

An original way of synthesizing optical multilayer systems is presented. Based on a genetic algorithm (GA), this method searches for the optimal sequence of materials and the thicknesses of each layer. The basic theory of GA's as well as their specific application to the design of optical coatings is described. Different examples are shown and the interest of the method is discussed.

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S. Martin, A. Brunet-Bruneau, Josette Rivory, and M. Schoenauer "Darwinian evolution of homogeneous multilayer systems: a new method for optical coatings design", Proc. SPIE 2253, Optical Interference Coatings, (4 November 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.192098

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