Zemax has a wide range of applications across various industries, including:
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A critical reference for using the Merit Function Editor . It defines every operand (EFFL, SPHA, PMAG, REAY, etc.) and explains algorithms like Damped Least Squares, Global Search, and Hammer Optimization. Static versions of the documentation for offline reading
Static versions of the documentation for offline reading.
If you see an error in your Merit Function, search the manual for the specific four-letter operand code to see its required inputs.
For those working on illumination, stray light, or light pipes, the Non-Sequential section is vital. It describes how to handle physical objects, sources, and detectors, which operate differently than standard sequential lens surfaces. D. Programming and Scripting (ZPL and ZOS-API)