Zemax and MATLAB Integration: Function Library for Optical System Analysis and Optimization

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This MATLAB-Zemax integration program enables complex data analysis by utilizing Zemax's optical path calculation tools to generate raw data for MATLAB processing. The library provides functions to drive Zemax optimization routines, with particular importance for freeform surface optimization. The code implements a comprehensive function library for MATLAB to interface with Zemax, featuring data exchange protocols and optimization control algorithms.

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When analyzing complex data using MATLAB, you can leverage raw data generated by Zemax's optical path calculation tools through specialized interface programs written in MATLAB. These programs implement bidirectional communication protocols that make freeform surface optimization particularly efficient and enable driving Zemax's optimization engine to enhance system performance. The provided code establishes a MATLAB function library for Zemax integration, featuring key functions like ZDDE (Zemax Data Exchange) interface handling, optimization cycle control, and surface parameter manipulation. This integration allows easier utilization of both tools while enabling more comprehensive data analysis for obtaining accurate results through automated optimization loops and statistical processing algorithms.

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