System, Method and Computer Program Product For Integrated Computational Element Design Optimization and Performance Evaluation

摘要

A system for integrated computational element (“ICE”) design optimization and analysis utilizes a genetic algorithm to evolve layer thickness of each fixed ICE structure using a constrained multi-objective merit function. The system outputs a ranked representative group of ICE design candidates that may be used for further fabricability study, ICE combination selection, efficient statistical analysis and/or feature characterization.

主权项

1. A method to design an integrated computation element (“ICE”) structure, the method comprising:
defining at least one characteristic of a proposed ICE structure comprising a plurality of ICE layers; selecting an ICE structure as defined by the at least one characteristic; utilizing a genetic algorithm to optimize a thickness of the plurality of ICE layers, thereby calculating one or more optimized designs; and outputting the one or more optimized designs.