TUCSON, Ariz.--Breault Research Organization (BRO) recently released an enhanced version of its Advanced Systems Analysis Program (ASAP®). The company's ASAP 2008 V2R1 release is said to add significant capabilities--including 3D viewer enhancements, polarization enhancements, and user-defined penalty functions--to a program used throughout the optics industry as a tool for virtual prototyping of optical systems and devices.
“With each new release, BRO is listening to optical engineers and responding with the tools they need to succeed and innovate,” said BRO Director of Scientific Software Applications, Dr. Kyle Ferrio. “The ASAP 2008 V2R1 release advances optical software in the areas of practical optimization, realistic polarization effects, and robust opto-mechanical workflow for CAD.”
Building upon new optimization methods available in ASAP, user-defined penalty functions have been added to help guide optimization routines toward ideal solutions. Realistic Retarder Models have been added to complement Realistic Polarizer Models, and FRESNEL TIR is now compatible with the new polarization models. The ASAP Quick Start Toolbar now includes a larger set of roughness and scatter models that are grouped by manufacturer where appropriate. Users may drag-and-drop these models into their systems. In addition, ASAP will now automatically detect and interactively manage duplicate geometry during the IGES import process, and an even wider range of CAD geometries may be imported. It is also said to be able to more efficiently prepare system geometry for visualization in the 3D Viewer. Large systems may now be displayed up to twice as fast, the company says.
Industry applications for ASAP are reported to include automotive, architectural, and specialty illumination design, simulation of laser systems and other coherent devices, and stray light analysis of telescopes and space-based imaging systems. They also include display modeling, complete biomedical system modeling, and micro-optical device modeling.
BRO's optical software products are intended to help engineers turn creative visions into working prototypes. The company's own engineers work on “beyond-state-of-the-art projects” for Fortune 500 companies, research institutions, and top government labs. BRO has been recognized by the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for export achievements, and has been commended by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano for excellence in technology development.
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