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25 September 2013Man versus machine: a lens design challenge
After a generation of writing and improving lens design software, it is time to assess where we are. Specifically, can a
modern program compete with, or surpass, the best human designers? Here we describe a friendly contest between two
leaders in the field.
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Donald C. Dilworth, David Shafer, "Man versus machine: a lens design challenge," Proc. SPIE 8841, Current Developments in Lens Design and Optical Engineering XIV, 88410G (25 September 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2022871