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Sigmanest is a software package for the mathematical simulation of linear-circular-circular (LCC) coupled optical systems
which can also be used in free-space optics and industrial optics for the simulation and design of optical systems. The design
of laser optical elements is based on the conjugate gradient method for the optimization of the crystal or the wave front aberrations
that arise when laser light is propagated through or reflected from a crystal.
optical constants
This chapter presents the overall structure of the software and gives a brief introduction to the options and command syntax of the
interface. The command syntax is designed to allow the user to change the parameters of a crystal in a logical order, in the same
way as an electronic computer. In this way, the user is able to find out and eliminate a particular type of aberration. The command
syntax also allows the user to take into account the dispersion and diffraction properties of a crystal. The command syntax of the
software is optimized for the Crystal System.
The user must first install SigmaNEST software before using it. The interface allows the user to start the simulation of
the crystal by choosing either the simulation, the optimization or the data file functions. For the simulation function, the user
must choose the crystal geometry, the parameters of the laser, the power and wavelength of the laser, the laser polarization and
the system output. For the optimization function, the user must choose the crystal parameters and the optimization algorithm. For
the data file function, the user must choose the crystal geometry and the crystal type. Once a simulation is completed, the user
can set the size and position of the crystal in the window and run the optimization function to obtain the optimal parameters.
In addition to these choices, the user can modify the laser light position and the number of iterations by using the command
menu. After the optimization function is completed, the parameters of the crystal are stored in a data file, which can be used
in other simulations.
Sigmanest
Sigmanest software is divided into two components, the System Module and the Crystal Module. The System Module simulates the
optical system for laser light propagation, whereas the Crystal Module simulates the crystal for laser light propagation and
reflection.
Sigmanest software consists of a high-performance network computer with a multi-threaded processor, and a workstation to control
the high-performance
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