Scientific software like OptiLayer Pro involves complex workflows, data visualization, and analytical tools. A well-designed user interface (UI) plays a crucial role in improving efficiency and user experience. Among various UI design choices, a one-window interface stands out as a superior approach, offering significant usability benefits. A single-window design consolidates all tools, data panels, and visualization components within a unified workspace. Users do not have to switch between multiple windows, reducing cognitive load and preventing disorientation. This seamless integration enhances productivity, especially for researchers handling intricate datasets and simulations. A one-window interface in scientific software significantly enhances usability by improving workflow efficiency, maintaining user focus, simplifying learning, organizing data effectively, and reducing system overhead. By prioritizing clarity and accessibility, scientific software can empower researchers and professionals to conduct their work more efficiently, ultimately driving innovation and discovery.
New approach for Broad band and Monochromatic monitoring in OptLayer Pro. The production of many types of optical coatings, especially complex ones, is based on the use of optical monitoring. During optical monitoring, various algorithms can be used to predict the time of layer deposition termination. It is generally accepted that when monitoring the thicknesses of coating layers, it is desirable to minimize the level of thickness errors. However, in the production of coatings, we are primarily interested not in the thickness errors themselves, but in the quality of the approximation of target spectral characteristics. OptiLayer Pro considers the choice of an optical monitoring algorithm based on this consideration. For the optimal choice of a monitoring algorithm, it is not enough to consider only the levels of thicknesses errors; it is also necessary to consider the strength of the error self-compensation mechanism. OptiLayer Pro allows one to choose the optimal algorithm for monitoring different types of optical coatings. See Alexander Tikhonravov, Optical Coatings: design, characterization, monitoring, SPIE Press (2024), p. 234.
OptiReOpt_Pro from OptiLayer
OptiReOpt_Pro is an advanced OptiLayer software application that provides a unique opportunity to control and optimize the production of optical coatings. It uses broadband monitoring (BBM) to enable the most complex coatings to be fabricated. As a part of the OptiLayer software, this software plays a crucial role in ensuring that the final product meets the desired specifications. Even in the case of coatings with dozens of layers, computations are so fast that reliable determination of the parameters of the deposited layers and reoptimization of the parameters of the remaining layers does not require interrupting the deposition process. Using this software, you can obtain optimized coating designs, reduce production costs, and shorten production cycles. OptiReOpt_Pro is the ideal solution for those who want to achieve the highest level of quality and performance in their optical coatings, resulting in superior products that meet the most demanding requirements.
What’s New in OptiReOpt_Pro?
High Stability against Production and Monitoring Errors
The new version significantly improves the stability of OptiReOpt algorithms with respect to various production and monitoring errors. This includes improved computational stability to fluctuations of deposition rates, noise in monitoring data, fluctuations of monitoring signal.
Improved Log Analysis with JSON Formatting
In this feature of this version is the structured log in JSON format. JSON is a lightweight data-interchange format designed to be easy for humans to read and write, and easy for machines to parse and generate. With the structured log in JSON format, it becomes easier to analyze and extract data from the log files. The structure provides a clear and easy-to-understand representation of the log messages, making it easier to detect issues and errors. Another great advantage of having a structured log in JSON format is that we can build dashboards in real-time. This means that we can monitor the logs as they are being generated and
view real-time metrics and visualizations. This can be incredibly useful for detecting issues and addressing potential problems before they become major incidents. We can also set up alerts and notifications, which can be sent to relevant team members to take action immediately.
Collaboration Made Easy: Using Jupiter Notebook for Data Analysis
In the new version, we also use Jupiter Notebook, an interactive web application that allows users to create and share documents containing live code, visualizations, and narrative text. One of the main features of Jupiter Notebook is the ability to display multimedia media content, including images and videos, alongside live code cells.
Improved Documentation on OptiReOpt VDP Functions
In the new version, we provide a detailed description of the OptiReOpt virtual deposition processes functions (VDP-functions), which allows you to use these functions in the most effective way. Preliminary computational experiments to simulate the production of optical coatings allow more accurate control of the deposition process.
Take Full Advantage of OptiReOpt_Pro’s Benefits with Linux Compatibility
We are pleased to announce that our OptiReOpt_Pro software is now compatible with Linux, allowing users to take advantage of this operating system. With OptiReOpt_Pro for Linux, users can expect lightning-fast performance, enhanced security features, and full integration with existing Linux-based infrastructure for a seamless and streamlined experience.
OptiReOpt_Pro v.07.03 is much faster!
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Overview of Design/Analysis options of OptiLayer and overview of Characterization/Reverse Engineering options.
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